Paraidemona species-c
Paraidemona -c is a in the Acrididae, documented as a recorded of the sphecid Prionyx thomae. The Paraidemona belongs to the band-winged grasshopper group, characterized by patterned hindwings. This species has been observed in the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paraidemona species-c: /pæɹəˌaɪdəˈmoʊnə ˈspiːʃiːz siː/
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Distribution
Southwestern United States; specifically recorded from Arizona.
Diet
Herbivorous; feeds on plant material.
Host Associations
- Prionyx thomae - Recorded for this sphecid . The wasp paralyzes the and provisions its burrow with it.
Ecological Role
Prey for ; serves as food source for larval development of Prionyx thomae.
More Details
Host Record Context
The only documented information for this comes from a list for Prionyx thomae, a solitary that hunts grasshoppers. The wasp's ability to transport these relatively large prey items over rugged terrain has been noted as physically demanding.