Paraidemona olsoni
Yin & Smith, 1989
Paraidemona olsoni is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae, described by Yin & Smith in 1989. It belongs to the Melanoplinae and tribe Dactylotini. The species is known from North America, with distribution records from Texas. It has been documented as prey for the Prionyx thomae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paraidemona olsoni: /ˌpær.aɪ.dɪˈmoʊ.nə ˈoʊl.sɒn.aɪ/
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Distribution
Known from North America, with confirmed records from Texas.
Ecological Role
Prey for , including Prionyx thomae.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Yin & Smith in 1989. The Paraidemona is placed in the tribe Dactylotini within the Melanoplinae.
Predation Records
Documented as a for the sphecid Prionyx thomae, which paralyzes grasshoppers to provision underground nests for its larvae.