Episyron biguttatus californicum

Episyron biguttatus californicum is a of in the . As a member of the Episyron, it belongs to a group of solitary specialized in hunting as for their . The subspecies epithet 'californicum' indicates a geographic association with California. Like other pompilid wasps, females paralyze spiders with their and provision underground burrows for their offspring.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Episyron biguttatus californicum: /ˌɛpɪˈsɪrɒn bɪˈɡʌtətəs kæˌlɪˈfɔrnɪkəm/

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Distribution

California, based on the epithet 'californicum'.

Diet

, as is characteristic for all members of the .

Life Cycle

Solitary females construct underground burrows, provision with paralyzed , and lay a single on a . The consumes the paralyzed spiders before pupating.

Ecological Role

of ; contributes to spider .

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