Trogus crustosus
This record describes Trogus crustosus (species). Recorded family: Ichneumonidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
T. crustosus is a western black-and-yellow species. It is identified by the following combination: temples wide, genae convex, scutellum with a dull point and vertical, thorax robust, T3 with punctation but no rugulae; thorax generally with extensive yellowish-brown.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Ichneumonoidea
- Family
- Ichneumonidae (Ichneumonid Wasps)
- Subfamily
- Ichneumoninae
- Tribe
- Ichneumonini
- Genus
- Trogus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trogus crustosus Wahl, 2006
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Trogus crustosus. 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 Trogus crustosus
What is Trogus crustosus?
Trogus crustosus is a species in the family Ichneumonidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Trogus crustosus?
T. crustosus is a western black-and-yellow species. It is identified by the following combination: temples wide, genae convex, scutellum with a dull point and vertical, thorax robust, T3 with punctation but no rugulae; thorax generally with extensive yellowish-brown.
Where is Trogus crustosus found?
Range: AZ
What does Trogus crustosus eat?
The diet of the Trogus crustosus includes Larval host unknown.