Ceratina mikmaqi
This record describes Ceratina mikmaqi (species). Recorded family: Apidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Female:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Trigonaloidea
- Family
- Apidae (Cuckoo, Carpenter, Digger, Bumble, and Honey Bees)
- Subfamily
- Xylocopinae
- Genus
- Ceratina (Small Carpenter Bees)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Maine south to Virginia, west to Nebraska, north to North Dakota.
Seasonal Activity
May to September
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceratina (Zadontomerus) mikmaqi Rehan and Sheffield, 2011
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Ceratina mikmaqi. 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 Ceratina mikmaqi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John S. Ascher; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , PaleoJon , Nathaniel Green
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceratina mikmaqi
How big is Ceratina mikmaqi?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Female | Length 6-8mm |
| Male | Length 5-7mm |
How do you identify Ceratina mikmaqi?
Female:
Where is Ceratina mikmaqi found?
Range: Maine south to Virginia, west to Nebraska, north to North Dakota.
When is Ceratina mikmaqi active?
Ceratina mikmaqi: seasonal activity - May to September.