Zatypota anomala
This record describes Zatypota anomala (species). Recorded family: Ichneumonidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Scutum dark brown with yellow stripes along notauli; flagellum with 16 segments in female, 14 in male; T3 0.55 length-to-width
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Ichneumonoidea
- Family
- Ichneumonidae (Ichneumonid Wasps)
- Subfamily
- Pimplinae
- Tribe
- Ephialtini
- Genus
- Zatypota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
transcontinental (NS south to FL, west to AK & CA) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Zatypota anomala Holmgren, 1860)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Zatypota anomala. 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 Zatypota anomala (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jonathan Hoskins
Frequently Asked Questions About Zatypota anomala
What is Zatypota anomala?
Zatypota anomala is a species in the family Ichneumonidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Zatypota anomala?
Scutum dark brown with yellow stripes along notauli; flagellum with 16 segments in female, 14 in male; T3 0.55 length-to-width
Where is Zatypota anomala found?
Range: transcontinental (NS south to FL, west to AK & CA) ( 3 )