Paraidemona mimica

Scudder, 1897

mimic grasshopper

Paraidemona mimica is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae, commonly known as the mimic grasshopper. It occurs in North America, with records from Texas and northeastern Mexico. The species has been documented as prey for the solitary Prionyx thomae, which paralyzes and provisions grasshoppers for its offspring.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paraidemona mimica: /ˌpɛə.raɪ.dəˈmoʊ.nə ˈmɪm.ɪ.kə/

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Distribution

North America, specifically recorded from Texas and northeastern Mexico.

Host Associations

  • Prionyx thomae - preyParaidemona mimica has been recorded as a /prey item for this solitary , which paralyzes grasshoppers and provisions underground burrows for its larvae.

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'mimica' refers to the ' 'mimic grasshopper', though the basis for this name (what it mimics) is not documented in available sources.

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