Episyron quinquenotatus

(Say, 1835)

Five-spotted Spider Wasp, white-trimmed black wasp

Episyron quinquenotatus is a North American spider wasp in the Pompilidae, commonly known as the five-spotted spider wasp or white-trimmed black . The has been the subject of comparative studies on nesting in the northeastern United States, where researchers have documented variations in nesting across different . As a member of the spider-hunting wasps, it preys on spiders to provision its nests.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Episyron quinquenotatus: /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪrən ˌkwɪŋkwɪnoʊˈtɑːtəs/

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Distribution

Northeastern United States; North America

Diet

Spiders (as prey for nest provisioning)

Behavior

Nesting has been studied comparatively across in the northeastern United States, with documented variations in nesting .

Ecological Role

Spider ; contributes to spider through and nest provisioning.

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