Eucera rosae
This record describes Eucera rosae (species). Recorded family: Apidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar to atriventris . With fulvous pubescence
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Trigonaloidea
- Family
- Apidae (Cuckoo, Carpenter, Digger, Bumble, and Honey Bees)
- Subfamily
- Apinae
- Tribe
- Eucerini
- Genus
- Eucera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Missouri to Ohio, Virginia and Florida Discover Life Map
Seasonal Activity
April to June.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Recorded on Linaria canadensis. The Hosts section on its Discover Life species page lists known associations based on specimen records and images.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author: Robertson, 1900
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Eucera rosae. 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 Eucera rosae
What is Eucera rosae?
Eucera rosae is a species in the family Apidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How big is Eucera rosae?
Female 13-15 mm. Male 10.5-13.5 mm.
How do you identify Eucera rosae?
Very similar to atriventris . With fulvous pubescence
Where is Eucera rosae found?
Range: Missouri to Ohio, Virginia and Florida Discover Life Map
What does Eucera rosae eat?
The diet of the Eucera rosae includes Recorded on Linaria canadensis. The Hosts section on its Discover Life species page lists known associations based on specimen records and images..
When is Eucera rosae active?
Eucera rosae: seasonal activity - April to June..