Calliopsis zonalis
This record describes Calliopsis zonalis (species). Recorded family: Andrenidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
unique among Calliopsis (Nomadopsis) in having extremely long mouthparts and preponderance of yellow markings on head, legs, and metasoma of both sexes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Trigonaloidea
- Family
- Andrenidae (Miner, Fairy, Allied Panurgine, and Oxaeine Bees)
- Subfamily
- Panurginae
- Tribe
- Calliopsini
- Genus
- Calliopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Montane
Geographic Range
CA
Seasonal Activity
Jun‒Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Apparently oligolectic on Monardella species
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calliopsis zonalis Cresson 1879
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Calliopsis zonalis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Calliopsis zonalis
What is Calliopsis zonalis?
Calliopsis zonalis is a species in the family Andrenidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How big is Calliopsis zonalis?
7‒11 mm
How do you identify Calliopsis zonalis?
unique among Calliopsis (Nomadopsis) in having extremely long mouthparts and preponderance of yellow markings on head, legs, and metasoma of both sexes
Where is Calliopsis zonalis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Montane |
| Range | CA |
What does Calliopsis zonalis eat?
The diet of the Calliopsis zonalis includes Apparently oligolectic on Monardella species.
When is Calliopsis zonalis active?
Calliopsis zonalis: seasonal activity - Jun‒Aug.