Epomidiopteron

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epomidiopteron: /ˌe.pɔˌmɪ.diˈɒp.təˌrɒn/

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Summary

Epomidiopteron is a genus in the Tiphiinae subfamily, notable for its worldwide presence among solitary wasps, characterized by their distinct physical traits that differentiate them from other wasps in the family Tiphiidae.

Physical Characteristics

Small to medium sized solitary wasps, up to 25 mm in length. Eyes are ovate without emargination. Males have 10-13 antennal segments; females have 10-12 segments. Thorax usually colored orange-red or black, with wingless females showing distinct dorsal segmentation. Fore-wings have a distinct pterostigma; wing venation is well developed. Fore femur not obviously thickened.

Identification Tips

Look for the absence of a suture on the mesopleuron and hairy spiracle cover lobes on the pronotum. The distinctive thorax color and well-defined venation can also aid in identification.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution reflecting the larger subfamily Tiphiinae.

Similar Taxa

• Cabaraxa
• Cyanotiphia
• Icronatha
• Krombeinia
• Ludita
• Mallochessa
• Megatiphia
• Neotiphia
• Paratiphia
• Pseudotiphia
• Tiphia

Tags

• Epomidiopteron
• Tiphiidae
• Hymenoptera
• wasps