Zagryphus nasutus
This record describes Zagryphus nasutus (species). Recorded family: Ichneumonidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Zagryphus nasutus (Zagryphus nasutus) is a species in the family Ichneumonidae, commonly known as ichneumonid wasps, belonging to the order Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies). It is classified within the subfamily Tryphoninae, tribe Oedemopsini, superfamily Ichneumonoidea. This species belongs to the genus Zagryphus.
Identification notes
Noted for its beak-like clypeus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Ichneumonoidea
- Family
- Ichneumonidae (Ichneumonid Wasps)
- Subfamily
- Tryphoninae
- Tribe
- Oedemopsini
- Genus
- Zagryphus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
PA to FL, MN, and KS
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Zagryphus nasutus (Cresson, 1868)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Zagryphus nasutus. 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 Zagryphus nasutus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Bob Carlson; Additional contributions by PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Zagryphus nasutus
What is Zagryphus nasutus?
Zagryphus nasutus is a species in the family Ichneumonidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Zagryphus nasutus?
Noted for its beak-like clypeus
Where is Zagryphus nasutus found?
Range: PA to FL, MN, and KS