Shore Bugs
Saldidae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Heteroptera
- Infraorder: Leptopodomorpha
- Family: Saldidae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saldidae: /ˈsældaɪdiː/
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Summary
Saldidae, also known as shore bugs, are a family of insects in the order Hemiptera. They are oval-shaped, measuring 2–8 mm, often found near freshwater bodies and are capable of fleeing by leaping or flying. Approximately 350 species worldwide, mainly in the Nearctic and Palearctic regions.
Physical Characteristics
3–7 mm body oval, flattened, brown and white or black and white; forewing membrane with four or five long closed cells
Identification Tips
Oval-shaped insects, measuring 2–8 mm, often found near shorelines or marginal growths near water bodies.
Habitat
Near water on sandy shores, edges of ponds, bogs, marshes, mud flats; on rocks in streams; around springs; may also occur away from water, even in dry areas.
Distribution
North America, Eurasia, Africa, Australia
Diet
Predaceous on other insects; some scavengers.
Life Cycle
Pass the winter through egg or adult diapause.
Ecosystem Role
Predators and scavengers in their habitat.
Tags
- Saldidae
- Shore Bugs
- Hemiptera
- Insecta
- Insects
- Predators
- Scavengers