Proceratium chickasaw
This record describes Proceratium chickasaw (species). Recorded family: Formicidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
second gastric tergite more protruding than in P. pergandei .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Formicoidea
- Family
- Formicidae (Ants)
- Subfamily
- Proceratiinae
- Genus
- Proceratium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
FL, GA, AL, TN
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Proceratium chickasaw (De Andrade 2003)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Proceratium chickasaw. 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 Proceratium chickasaw (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Steven Wang; Additional contributions by v belov , KenW
Frequently Asked Questions About Proceratium chickasaw
What is Proceratium chickasaw?
Proceratium chickasaw is a species in the family Formicidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Proceratium chickasaw?
second gastric tergite more protruding than in P. pergandei .
Where is Proceratium chickasaw found?
Range: FL, GA, AL, TN