Cleonymus laticornis
This record describes Cleonymus laticornis (species). Recorded family: Pteromalidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A very small, (length: 1.6 to 2.7 mm) parasitoid wasp with a distinctive wing pattern. Good close up photographs required please. True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Pteromalidae
- Genus
- Cleonymus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Various habitats.
Seasonal Activity
June to September.
Additional species information
Recorded status
True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Cleonymus laticornis. 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 Cleonymus laticornis (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Cleonymus laticornis
What is Cleonymus laticornis?
Cleonymus laticornis is a species in the family Pteromalidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How big is Cleonymus laticornis?
1.6 to 2.7 mm) parasitoid wasp with a distinctive wing pattern.
Where is Cleonymus laticornis found?
Habitat: Various habitats.
When is Cleonymus laticornis active?
Cleonymus laticornis: seasonal activity - June to September..