Saldula pexa

Drake, 1950

Saldula pexa is a of shore bug ( Saldidae) in the order Hemiptera. It was described by Carl J. Drake in 1950. Like other members of its family, it is associated with moist near water. The species is known from North America and Middle America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Saldula pexa: /sælˈdjuːlə ˈpɛksa/

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Habitat

Shore bugs in the Saldidae are characteristically found in moist or wet , often along the margins of streams, ponds, lakes, and other freshwater bodies. Saldula pexa likely occupies similar shoreline or riparian environments, though specific microhabitat preferences for this have not been documented.

Distribution

Recorded from North America and Middle America. Specific country-level distribution records are not available in the provided sources.

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Taxonomic History

Described by Carl J. Drake in 1950. Drake was a prolific on the Heteroptera, particularly the Saldidae and Tingidae.

Family Characteristics

Members of Saldidae are small predatory , typically 2-6 mm in length, with forelegs adapted for catching small prey. They are among the few true bugs that can tolerate submergence and are capable of active movement on water surfaces.