Vulgichneumon brevicinctor
This record describes Vulgichneumon brevicinctor (species). Recorded family: Ichneumonidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Black with the following parts white: band on flagellum, scutellum, anal marks on terga 6 and 7, and hind trochanter in female (not male). The white band on antenna is closer to the base in the female than the male. ♀: ♂: One of the most common species of Ichneumoninae.
Wikipedia reference for Vulgichneumon brevicinctor: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulgichneumon_brevicinctor.
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
- Vulgichneumon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
QC & PE, west to BC, south to FL, TX, & CA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Has been reared from pupae of pest species including Trichoplusia ni, Ostrinia nubilalis, and Hyphantria cunea .
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Vulgichneumon brevicinctor. 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 Vulgichneumon brevicinctor (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Bob Carlson; Additional contributions by Vox Sciurorum , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Vulgichneumon brevicinctor
What is Vulgichneumon brevicinctor?
Vulgichneumon brevicinctor is a species in the family Ichneumonidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Vulgichneumon brevicinctor?
Black with the following parts white: band on flagellum, scutellum, anal marks on terga 6 and 7, and hind trochanter in female (not male). The white band on antenna is closer to the base in the female than the male. ♀: ♂:
Where is Vulgichneumon brevicinctor found?
Range: QC & PE, west to BC, south to FL, TX, & CA
What does Vulgichneumon brevicinctor eat?
The diet of the Vulgichneumon brevicinctor includes Has been reared from pupae of pest species including Trichoplusia ni, Ostrinia nubilalis, and Hyphantria cunea ..