Entypus fulvicornis
This record describes Entypus fulvicornis (species). Recorded family: Pompilidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A black-bodied species with black wings and orange antennae. Distinguished from E. magnus by the following combination: interrupted or strongly subapically narrowed brush on the inner side of the hind tibia (narrowed more weakly in E. magnus ); strongly developed nipples on the apical margin of the fore coxae (weakly developed in E. magnus ); and female with distinct pair of tubercles on S2 (only weak swellings, not proper tubercles, in E. magnus ).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Pompiloidea
- Family
- Pompilidae (Spider Wasps)
- Subfamily
- Pepsinae
- Tribe
- Pepsini
- Genus
- Entypus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
widespread eastern us (AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Entypus fulvicornis. 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 Entypus fulvicornis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Nick Fensler; Additional contributions by PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Entypus fulvicornis
What is Entypus fulvicornis?
Entypus fulvicornis is a species in the family Pompilidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Entypus fulvicornis?
A black-bodied species with black wings and orange antennae. Distinguished from E. magnus by the following combination: interrupted or strongly subapically narrowed brush on the inner side of the hind tibia (narrowed more weakly in E. magnus ); strongly developed nipples on the apical margin of the fore coxae (weakly developed in E. magnus ); and female with distinct pair of tubercles on S2 (only weak swellings, not proper tubercles, in E. magnus ).
Where is Entypus fulvicornis found?
Range: widespread eastern us (AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA)