Episyron biguttatus

(Fabricius, 1798)

Two-spotted Spider Wasp

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Episyron biguttatus is a of spider wasp in the Pompilidae, commonly known as the Two-spotted Spider Wasp. The species has been recorded from Vermont and other parts of the United States. As a member of the spider wasp family, it is presumed to be a solitary that hunts spiders to provision nests for its larvae, though specific behavioral details for this species require further documentation. The species was first described by Fabricius in 1798.

Two-spotted Spider Wasp - Episyron biguttatus (50331107047) by Christina Butler from Georgia, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Two-spotted Spider Wasp - Episyron biguttatus (50331107047) by Christina Butler from Georgia, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Episyron biguttatus: /ɛpɪˈsaɪrɒn bɪˈɡʌtətəs/

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Distribution

Vermont, United States; additional records from US (exact localities unspecified in available sources).

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