Epinysson tuberculatus

(Handlirsch, 1887)

Epinysson tuberculatus is a of solitary in the Crabronidae, Bembicidae. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. It belongs to a group of sand wasps that are typically predatory, provisioning nests with paralyzed prey for their larvae. The specific epithet 'tuberculatus' refers to tuberculate (knobbed or bumpy) surface structures, a common naming convention in this group.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epinysson tuberculatus: /ˌɛpɪˈnɪsɒn tjuːˌbɛrkjuːˈleɪtəs/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.

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