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Sphecid wasp? Pompilid - Entypus unifasciatus
Copyright © 2003 Beatriz Moisset

Sphecid wasp? Pompilid - Entypus unifasciatus
Pennypack Trust, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
September 24, 2003
I guess that this is a sphecid wasp and I understand that males have curved antenae, but this is ridiculous.
Southeastern PA
Hymenoptera Pompilidae Entypus unifasciatus representative

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Contributed by Beatriz Moisset on 5 January, 2005 - 1:54pm
Last updated 20 January, 2008 - 3:26pm

Spider wasp
This is a very worn and tattered pompilid, Entypus unifasciatus. Note the serrations (teeth) on the hind tibia. This is a characteristic of pompilids in the subfamily Pepsinae. The orange antennae and orange patches on the forewings are typical of this species.
… Eric R. Eaton, 5 January, 2005 - 2:47pm login or register to post comments

 
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Thanks again, Eric. This is very informative.
… Beatriz Moisset, 5 January, 2005 - 3:54pm login or register to post comments

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