Entypus unifasciatus cressoni
(Banks, 1929)
Cresson's Spider Wasp
A of spider wasp in the Pompilidae. Members of the Entypus are solitary that hunt spiders to provision nests for their larvae. This subspecies is recognized as valid and has been documented in the northeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Entypus unifasciatus cressoni: //ˈɛn.tɪ.pəs ˌjuː.nɪ.fæʃˈæ.təs ˈkrɛs.oʊ.naɪ//
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Distribution
Vermont, United States; additional records from the US. The broader Entypus unifasciatus ranges throughout eastern North America.
Diet
have been observed feeding on nectar from flowers. Larvae are provisioned with paralyzed spiders captured by the female parent.
Ecological Role
As a spider wasp, this functions as a of spiders and likely contributes to local spider . The larval stage acts as a , consuming the paralyzed spider.