Holcopasites calliopsidis
This record describes Holcopasites calliopsidis (species). Recorded family: Apidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
has spots ( illinoiensis has bands)
Identification notes
has spots ( illinoiensis has bands)
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
- Nomadinae
- Tribe
- Ammobatoidini
- Genus
- Holcopasites
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
MN‒MI‒TN [ map ]
Seasonal Activity
Jun‒Aug
Diet and Behavior
Life History
host: Calliopsis andreniformis (Andrenidae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Holcopasites calliopsidis (Linsley 1943)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Holcopasites calliopsidis. 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 Holcopasites calliopsidis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset; Additional contributions by Matthias Buck , v belov , hg
Frequently Asked Questions About Holcopasites calliopsidis
What is Holcopasites calliopsidis?
Holcopasites calliopsidis is a species in the family Apidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How big is Holcopasites calliopsidis?
5‒6 mm
How do you identify Holcopasites calliopsidis?
has spots ( illinoiensis has bands)
Where is Holcopasites calliopsidis found?
Range: MN‒MI‒TN [ map ]
When is Holcopasites calliopsidis active?
Holcopasites calliopsidis: seasonal activity - Jun‒Aug.
What is the life cycle of a Holcopasites calliopsidis?
host: Calliopsis andreniformis (Andrenidae)