Saldula confluenta

(Say, 1832)

Saldula confluenta is a of shore bug in the Saldidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1832. It belongs to the true order Hemiptera, characterized by typical of the group. The Saldula comprises small predatory insects commonly associated with shoreline and wetland . This species is part of the diverse North American fauna of Saldidae, a family adapted to marginal aquatic environments.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Saldula confluenta: /sælˈduːlə kənˈflʊɛntə/

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Habitat

Shoreline and wetland margin environments, typically associated with moist near water bodies.

Distribution

North America; recorded from the Nearctic region including Canada.

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