Paraidemona punctata
(Stål, 1878)
Paraidemona punctata is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae, first described by Stål in 1878. It belongs to the Melanoplinae and tribe Dactylotini. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Texas. It has been documented as a for the Prionyx thomae, which paralyzes and provisions grasshoppers for its larvae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paraidemona punctata: //ˌpær.aɪ.dəˈmoʊ.nə pʌŋkˈteɪ.tə//
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Distribution
North America; confirmed records from Texas. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America generally.
Host Associations
- Prionyx thomae - Documented as prey/ for this sphecid , which paralyzes grasshoppers and provisions underground burrows with them
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Carl Stål in 1878. The Paraidemona is classified within the tribe Dactylotini of Melanoplinae.