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Spider Wasp - Episyron - male
Copyright © 2009 Lynn Bergen

Spider Wasp - Episyron - Male
Baiting Hollow, Suffolk County, New York, USA
June 13, 2009
This is the first time I've seen this wasp. It has wicked spurs.
Unfortunately I could not get a better photo but would like to know what it is if possible and then Frass it.
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Contributed by Lynn Bergen on 18 June, 2009 - 3:58am
Last updated 20 June, 2009 - 11:14am

Spider Wasp?
Reminds me of Pompilidae(1) but I couldn't say why.
… John F. Carr, 18 June, 2009 - 7:41am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, John
...
… Lynn Bergen, 18 June, 2009 - 1:44pm login or register to post comments

 
Correct.
Male Episyron sp. They are among the few pompilids with white markings.
… Eric R. Eaton, 18 June, 2009 - 7:56am login or register to post comments

 
Male Episyron sp.
I added it to the Episyron page instead of Frass since there was not one for NY.
Feel free to Frass if you think that was not appropriate.

Thanks Eric!
… Lynn Bergen, 18 June, 2009 - 10:03am login or register to post comments

 
If it earns an ID, it's a good shot.
Venation is nice and clear. Wasps are tough to shoot.
… Ron Hemberger, 18 June, 2009 - 11:02am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Ron!
This one was like greased lightning plus the parsnips are 6 feet tall in some places and I have to stand on my toes most of the time - not good for camera shake.

If I grow these again I'm going to cut them back so that they bloom shorter.
… Lynn Bergen, 18 June, 2009 - 1:43pm login or register to post comments

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