Saldula saltatoria
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Common Shore Bug
Saldula saltatoria is a Holarctic shore bug with circumboreal distribution, widespread across central Europe and often occurring in large numbers. It is an active of small inhabiting diverse shoreline . The shows remarkable ecological flexibility, occurring from small water bodies to large lakes and rivers, and from sea level to over 2000 meters elevation in alpine regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saldula saltatoria: /sælˈdjuːlə sɔlˈtætɔriə/
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Identification
Small shore bug with typical saldid : oval-elongate body, relatively long legs adapted for running on wet substrates. Distinguished from by combination of male genitalic structures (parameres and parandria) and hemelytral pattern; see taxonomic keys for definitive identification.
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Habitat
Fresh water margins including small water bodies, lakes, and rivers; also salt water edges, high moorland, and less humid such as fields and areas. In the Alps occurs up to approximately 2000 meters above sea level.
Distribution
Holarctic with circumboreal distribution; widespread in central Europe and recorded from China.
Diet
Active on small .
Ecological Role
in shoreline and wetland ; often occurs in large numbers suggesting locally important predatory impact on small .
Similar Taxa
- Other Saldula speciesRequires examination of male genitalia (parameres, parandria) and hemelytral pattern for definitive separation; see taxonomic keys.