Chrysurissa densa
This record describes Chrysurissa densa (species). Recorded family: Chrysididae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The simple notch at the apex of the abdomen is diagnostic for the genus/species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Chrysidoidea
- Family
- Chrysididae (Cuckoo Wasps)
- Subfamily
- Chrysidinae
- Tribe
- Chrysidini
- Genus
- Chrysurissa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: A nest parasite of Pseudomasaris .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysurissa densa (Cresson 1865)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Chrysurissa densa. 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 Chrysurissa densa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Nathaniel Green
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysurissa densa
What is Chrysurissa densa?
Chrysurissa densa is a species in the family Chrysididae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Chrysurissa densa?
The simple notch at the apex of the abdomen is diagnostic for the genus/species.
What does Chrysurissa densa eat?
The diet of the Chrysurissa densa includes A nest parasite of Pseudomasaris ..