Hoplocampa marlatti
This record describes Hoplocampa marlatti (species). Recorded family: Tenthredinidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
They vary from nearly all orange to nearly all black.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Family
- Tenthredinidae (Common Sawflies)
- Subfamily
- Nematinae
- Tribe
- Hoplocampini
- Genus
- Hoplocampa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae probably in developing fruits of Prunus.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hoplocampa marlatti Rohwer
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Hoplocampa marlatti. 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 Hoplocampa marlatti (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by tom murray
Frequently Asked Questions About Hoplocampa marlatti
What is Hoplocampa marlatti?
Hoplocampa marlatti is a species in the family Tenthredinidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Hoplocampa marlatti?
They vary from nearly all orange to nearly all black.
What does Hoplocampa marlatti eat?
The diet of the Hoplocampa marlatti includes Larvae probably in developing fruits of Prunus..