Collyria coxator
This record describes Collyria coxator (species). Recorded family: Ichneumonidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Palearctic species introduced in NA to control the European wheat stem-sawfly ( Cephus pygmaeus ; despite repeated attempts to establish it in w. Canada in the 1930's on the native Cephus cinctus , it apparently no longer occurs there ; the 1935-1940 introductions into the ne. NA to control Cephus pygmaeus were successful and the species is considered established.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Ichneumonoidea
- Family
- Ichneumonidae (Ichneumonid Wasps)
- Subfamily
- Collyriinae
- Genus
- Collyria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to Palearctic; in NA, ON and ne. US (NY-OH-VA)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host: Cephidae ( Cephus pygmaeus , Janus integer )
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Collyria coxator. 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 Collyria coxator
What is Collyria coxator?
Collyria coxator is a species in the family Ichneumonidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How big is Collyria coxator?
Fore wing length 5.0-6.8 mm
Where is Collyria coxator found?
Range: native to Palearctic; in NA, ON and ne. US (NY-OH-VA)
What does Collyria coxator eat?
The diet of the Collyria coxator includes Host: Cephidae ( Cephus pygmaeus , Janus integer ).