Monophadnus pallescens
This record describes Monophadnus pallescens (species). Recorded family: Tenthredinidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Monophadnus pallescens (Monophadnus pallescens) is a species in the family Tenthredinidae, commonly known as common sawflies, belonging to the order Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies). It is classified within the subfamily Blennocampinae, tribe Phymatocerini. This species belongs to the genus Monophadnus. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: ♀ 6.7 mm avg.. It is found in meadows with buttercups in England. Active during Apr-Jun in England.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Family
- Tenthredinidae (Common Sawflies)
- Subfamily
- Blennocampinae
- Tribe
- Phymatocerini
- Genus
- Monophadnus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
meadows with buttercups in England ( 3 )
Geographic Range
holarctic: e. NA & BC, Eurasia (transcontinental)
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Jun in England ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: Ranunculus
Life History
mainly parthenogenetic; males unknown in NA, very rare in Europe
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Monophadnus pallescens (Gmelin 1790)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Monophadnus pallescens. 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 Monophadnus pallescens
What is Monophadnus pallescens?
Monophadnus pallescens is a species in the family Tenthredinidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How big is Monophadnus pallescens?
♀ 6.7 mm avg.
Where is Monophadnus pallescens found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | meadows with buttercups in England ( 3 ) |
| Range | holarctic: e. NA & BC, Eurasia (transcontinental) |
What does Monophadnus pallescens eat?
The diet of the Monophadnus pallescens includes Larval hosts: Ranunculus.
When is Monophadnus pallescens active?
Monophadnus pallescens: seasonal activity - Apr-Jun in England ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Monophadnus pallescens?
mainly parthenogenetic; males unknown in NA, very rare in Europe