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Episyron quinquenotatus
Photo#63159
Copyright © 2006
Jackie
Spider Wasp -
Episyron quinquenotatus
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Essex, Ontario, Canada
July 10, 2006
Size: 12 mm
A Spider Wasp (Episyron species?) with a Furrow Orbweaver Spider (Larinioides cornutus) which she has stung and paralyzed. Dragging the spider by one palp to a bare sandy area.
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Contributed by
Jackie
on 11 July, 2006 - 12:58am
Last updated 11 July, 2006 - 4:03pm
Episyron sp. - female (Pompilidae)
Combination of type of spider prey and overall black and white color pattern leaves hardly any other possibility.
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Richard Vernier
, 11 July, 2006 - 10:10am
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I agree.
Incredible series of images, Jackie, thank you!
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Eric R. Eaton
, 11 July, 2006 - 1:28pm
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Yes
Very cool sequence of shots. Delightful to see.
Thanks for posting them!
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Jack Connor
, 5 August, 2006 - 7:24am
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