• Source: Prionyx

Prionyx is a genus of wasps in the family Sphecidae. They are known to hunt and feed on grasshoppers.




Behavior


Prior to laying their eggs the female Prionyx stings a grasshopper causing paralysis. She will then bury the grasshopper in a burrow she has excavated, lay an egg on the body, and then seal the burrow. When the egg develops it feeds on the grasshopper until it has matured, and then pupates.




Name Origin


The name Prionyx comes from the Greek words "Prion" (Saw) and "Onyx/Onychus" (Claw), which refers to the saw-like endings on the creature's legs.




Species


These 59 species belong to the genus Prionyx:

Data sources: i = ITIS, c = Catalogue of Life, g = GBIF, b = Bugguide.net




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Sphecidae
• Prionyx
• Prionyx atratus
• Sphecinae
• Prionyx canadensis
• Prionyx fervens
• Prionyx parkeri
• Prionyx foxi
• Sphecidae
• Tool use by non-humans
• Mass provisioning