Pellaea stictica
(Dallas, 1851)
Pellaea stictica is a of ( Pentatomidae) distributed across temperate regions of the Western Hemisphere, including North America, South America, and the Caribbean. First described by Dallas in 1851, it has been documented as an edible insect in Mexico, where both and nymphs are consumed. Its range in the United States expanded notably in 2021 when it was first recorded in California, having previously been known only from Texas north of Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pellaea stictica: //pɛˈlaɪ.ə ˈstɪk.tɪ.kə//
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Distribution
Temperate regions of the Western Hemisphere including North America, South America, and the Caribbean. In the United States, recorded from Texas and, since 2021, California.
Human Relevance
Both and nymphs are consumed as edible insects in Mexico.