Saldula lomata
J. Polhemus, 1985
Saldula lomata is a of shore bug in the Saldidae, described by J. Polhemus in 1985. As a member of the Saldidae, it belongs to a family of predatory true bugs commonly associated with moist shoreline . The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saldula lomata: /sælˈduːlə loʊˈmeɪtə/
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Habitat
Shore bugs in the Saldidae are typically associated with moist shoreline environments, including the margins of streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, and ocean coasts. Specific preferences for S. lomata have not been documented.
Distribution
Caribbean; Central America; North America. Distribution records confirm presence in the Caribbean and Middle America.
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Taxonomic history
Described by J. Polhemus in 1985. The specific epithet 'lomata' derivation is not documented in available sources.