Enicospilus peigleri
This record describes Enicospilus peigleri (species). Recorded family: Ichneumonidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
named after Ric Peigler (reared Ophioninae for Gauld)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Ichneumonoidea
- Family
- Ichneumonidae (Ichneumonid Wasps)
- Subfamily
- Ophioninae
- Genus
- Enicospilus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
widely distributed species whose cumulative range extends from South Carolina south to southern Mexico
Seasonal Activity
hottest and dries parts of summer; August until November in Florida
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Enicospilus peigleri Gauld 1988
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Enicospilus peigleri. 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 Enicospilus peigleri (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Rachel Behm; Additional contributions by PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Enicospilus peigleri
What is Enicospilus peigleri?
Enicospilus peigleri is a species in the family Ichneumonidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How big is Enicospilus peigleri?
large, ~23mm minus antenna
Where is Enicospilus peigleri found?
Range: widely distributed species whose cumulative range extends from South Carolina south to southern Mexico
When is Enicospilus peigleri active?
Enicospilus peigleri: seasonal activity - hottest and dries parts of summer; August until November in Florida.