Xorides stigmapterus
This record describes Xorides stigmapterus (species). Recorded family: Ichneumonidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
head and thorax mostly black in specimens from the north, red in material from se.US (MD‒FL along the Coastal Plain) ‘X. stigmapterus’ may be a species complex
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Ichneumonoidea
- Family
- Ichneumonidae (Ichneumonid Wasps)
- Subfamily
- Xoridinae
- Genus
- Xorides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
subarctic LB‒AK to MN‒IA‒FL
Seasonal Activity
In Florida, maximum abundance in spring. Farther north, most abundant in summer but may appear as early as Apr and as late as Nov
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Associated with Anoplodera proxima & Dryobius sexnotatus (Cerambycidae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Xorides stigmapterus (Say 1824)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Xorides stigmapterus. 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 Xorides stigmapterus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Bob Carlson; Additional contributions by v belov , behmrachel
Frequently Asked Questions About Xorides stigmapterus
What is Xorides stigmapterus?
Xorides stigmapterus is a species in the family Ichneumonidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
Where is Xorides stigmapterus found?
Range: subarctic LB‒AK to MN‒IA‒FL
What does Xorides stigmapterus eat?
The diet of the Xorides stigmapterus includes Associated with Anoplodera proxima & Dryobius sexnotatus (Cerambycidae).
When is Xorides stigmapterus active?
Xorides stigmapterus: seasonal activity - In Florida, maximum abundance in spring. Farther north, most abundant in summer but may appear as early as Apr and as late as Nov.