Perilampus hyalinus
This record describes Perilampus hyalinus (species). Recorded family: Perilampidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Chalcidoidea
- Family
- Perilampidae (Perilampid Wasps)
- Genus
- Perilampus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Widespread. State/province records: CAN: ON, NS USA: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY Additional BG data: CAN: MB
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Jun-Oct (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Obligate indirect hyperparasitoid. Recorded hosts include Compsilura, Panzeria, Lespesia, Eulimneria, Apanteles, and Meteorus. Also Neodiprion (Tripp 1962).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Perilampus hyalinus Say, 1829
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Perilampus hyalinus. 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 Perilampus hyalinus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Perilampus hyalinus
How big is Perilampus hyalinus?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Female | 2 to 5.5 mm |
| Male | 2 to 4 mm |
Where is Perilampus hyalinus found?
Range: Widespread. State/province records: CAN: ON, NS USA: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY Additional BG data: CAN: MB
When is Perilampus hyalinus active?
Perilampus hyalinus: seasonal activity - mostly: Jun-Oct (BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Perilampus hyalinus?
Obligate indirect hyperparasitoid. Recorded hosts include Compsilura, Panzeria, Lespesia, Eulimneria, Apanteles, and Meteorus. Also Neodiprion (Tripp 1962).