Zethus spinipes

Say, 1837

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Zethus spinipes is a of stinging in the Vespidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1837. It is distributed across the eastern United States, with recognized occupying distinct geographic ranges. The species belongs to the Eumeninae, commonly known as potter or mason wasps.

Zethus spinipes variegatus by (c) Sean Golden, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sean Golden. Used under a CC-BY license.Zethus spinipes ssp. variegatus (41911147570) by Melissa McMasters from Memphis, TN, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Zethus spinipes variegatus, Woodbridge, Virginia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Zethus spinipes: //ˈzɛθʊs ˈspiːnɪpiːz//

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Identification

Two are recognized: Zethus spinipes spinipes ranges northward from Virginia to Massachusetts and westward to Kansas; Zethus spinipes variegatus ranges from Maryland southward to peninsular Florida and westward to Texas.

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Distribution

Eastern United States. The nominate occurs from Virginia north to Massachusetts and west to Kansas; subspecies variegatus occurs from Maryland south to Florida and west to Texas.

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