Saldula bouchervillei

(Provancher, 1872)

Saldula bouchervillei is a of shore bug in the Saldidae, first described from North America by Provancher in 1872. As a member of this family, it is associated with moist shoreline . The species is recognized as valid but remains poorly documented in modern literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Saldula bouchervillei: /sælˈduːlə buʃɛʁvɪˈleɪ/

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Habitat

Moist shoreline environments including the margins of ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers; associated with muddy or gravelly substrates where surface moisture persists.

Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from the Nearctic region excluding Beringia, with Canadian distribution confirmed.

Ecological Role

in shoreline ; contributes to nutrient cycling in riparian and lacustrine edge .

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