Conura igneoides 0
Conura igneoides
This record describes Conura igneoides (species). Recorded family: Chalcididae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Females are separated from allied species by the following combination fo traits: facial carinulae ending near the margin of the eye, ventromedial tooth on the hind femur, and longer, more tooth-like projections on the propodeum.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Chalcidoidea
- Family
- Chalcididae (Chalcidid Wasps)
- Subfamily
- Chalcidinae
- Genus
- Conura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AB & most of the US to Venezuela & W. Indies
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Primary hosts: various moths (5 families recorded)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Conura igneoides. 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 Conura igneoides 0 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor; Additional contributions by v belov , Robert H. Biagi , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Conura igneoides 0
What is Conura igneoides 0?
Conura igneoides 0 (Conura igneoides) is a species in the family Chalcididae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Conura igneoides 0?
Females are separated from allied species by the following combination fo traits: facial carinulae ending near the margin of the eye, ventromedial tooth on the hind femur, and longer, more tooth-like projections on the propodeum.
Where is Conura igneoides 0 found?
Range: AB & most of the US to Venezuela & W. Indies
What does Conura igneoides 0 eat?
The diet of the Conura igneoides 0 includes Primary hosts: various moths (5 families recorded).