Calliephialtes notandus
This record describes Calliephialtes notandus (species). Recorded family: Ichneumonidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Denoted among Calliephialtes by the combination of uniformly fulvous femora, pale fulvous (not white) fore coxa of the female, and entirely black (not white) scape of the male.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Ichneumonoidea
- Family
- Ichneumonidae (Ichneumonid Wasps)
- Subfamily
- Pimplinae
- Tribe
- Ephialtini
- Genus
- Calliephialtes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
widespread (s. QC to FL, to s. BC, & CA)
Seasonal Activity
from spring to fall (more common in the spring and fall than in the summer)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calliephialtes notandus (Cresson, 1870)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Calliephialtes notandus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hymenoptera includes over 150,000 described species of ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies. Earth harbors approximately 20 quadrillion (20×10^15) ants, with a combined biomass of ~12 megatons of dry carbon - exceeding the combined biomass of all wild birds and mammals (PNAS, 2022).
Ecological role of the group
About 35% of the world's food crops depend on animal pollinators. The chocolate industry, valued at over $100 billion, depends on pollinating flies and midges. Ants are the dominant soil engineers in most terrestrial ecosystems, turning more soil than earthworms in many habitats.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Pollinators contribute $235-577 billion worth of annual global food production (FAO). In the U.S., bee pollination alone benefits crops valued at $18 billion annually, and honey bees are responsible for $5.4 billion in agricultural productivity. Between April 2023-2024, 55.1% of managed honey bee colonies were lost. The U.S. bee population dropped from 5 million to 2.5 million.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, USDA, EPA, PNAS (2022), US Fish & Wildlife Service. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Calliephialtes notandus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Bob Carlson; Additional contributions by PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Calliephialtes notandus
What is Calliephialtes notandus?
Calliephialtes notandus is a species in the family Ichneumonidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Calliephialtes notandus?
Denoted among Calliephialtes by the combination of uniformly fulvous femora, pale fulvous (not white) fore coxa of the female, and entirely black (not white) scape of the male.
Where is Calliephialtes notandus found?
Range: widespread (s. QC to FL, to s. BC, & CA)
When is Calliephialtes notandus active?
Calliephialtes notandus: seasonal activity - from spring to fall (more common in the spring and fall than in the summer).