Prionyx
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Paraidemona species-c
Paraidemona species-c is a grasshopper in the family Acrididae, documented as a recorded host of the sphecid wasp Prionyx thomae. The genus Paraidemona belongs to the band-winged grasshopper group, characterized by patterned hindwings. This species has been observed in the southwestern United States.
Prionyx fervens
Prionyx fervens is a solitary thread-waisted wasp in the family Sphecidae. It is a ground-nesting predator that hunts grasshoppers, paralyzes them, and provisions its burrow with living prey for larval development. The species ranges from Argentina to the southern United States, with documented nesting behavior observed in coastal southeastern Brazil.
Stizoides
Stizoides is a genus of kleptoparasitic sand wasps in the family Crabronidae, containing approximately 30 described species globally. The genus is notable for its unique parasitic strategy: females exploit the food caches of other solitary wasps rather than hunting their own prey. Two species occur in North America—S. renicinctus (widespread in western North America) and S. foxi (restricted to Arizona and Mexico). Most species are found in Africa, Mediterranean Europe, the Middle East, and India.