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. Etymology 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 species belong to the genus ''Prionyx'': * '' Prionyx afghaniensis'' (de Beaumont, 1970) * '' Prionyx atratus'' (Lepeletier de Saint Fargeau, 1845) * '' Prionyx bifoveolatus'' (Taschenberg, 1869) * '' Prionyx binghami'' Jha and Farooqi, 1996 * '' Prionyx canadensis'' (Provancher, 1887) * '' Prionyx chobauti'' (Roth, 1925) * '' Prionyx crudelis'' (F. Smith, 1856) * '' Prionyx damascenus'' (de Beaumont ...
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