Saltmarsh
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Diceroprocta bequaerti
Gulf Saltmarsh Cicada
Diceroprocta bequaerti is a species of annual cicada in the family Cicadidae, native to North America. It is one of several Diceroprocta species found in the southern United States, where it inhabits coastal and near-coastal environments. Like other cicadas in this genus, it produces sound through tymbal organs to attract mates. The species was described by William T. Davis in 1917.
Littorophiloscia richardsonae
Western Saltmarsh Woodlouse
Littorophiloscia richardsonae is a small terrestrial isopod commonly known as the Western Saltmarsh Woodlouse. It belongs to the family Halophilosciidae and has been documented primarily in coastal saltmarsh habitats of western North America. The species was described in 1909 and represents one of the few truly halophilic (salt-tolerant) woodlice in the region.
Littorophiloscia vittata
Eastern Saltmarsh Woodlouse
Littorophiloscia vittata is a woodlouse species in the family Halophilosciidae, native to the east coast of North America. It inhabits saltmarsh environments, typically found under boards and debris. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1818. As a member of the suborder Oniscidea, it belongs to the diverse group of terrestrial isopods commonly known as woodlice or pill bugs.
Melieria
picture-winged fly
Melieria is a genus of picture-winged flies in the family Ulidiidae, characterized by distinctive wing patterning with dark spots or blotches on a lighter background. The genus contains multiple species across Europe and the Palaearctic region, with adults typically active from May to August. Species vary in size from small (4–5 mm) to medium (6 mm or longer) to relatively large (8–10 mm). Several species have been the focus of genomic sequencing as part of the Darwin Tree of Life Project.
Orchestia grillus
beach hopper, saltmarsh amphipod
Orchestia grillus is a saltmarsh amphipod in the family Talitridae, found in South America. It is notable for its role in studies of parasite-manipulated behavior, specifically involving infection by the trematode Levinseniella byrdi. Infected individuals display bright orange coloration and altered habitat use compared to uninfected individuals. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Speziorchestia grillus in some taxonomic databases.
Staticobium
Staticobium is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini. The genus includes species associated with sea-lavender (Limonium/Statice) in marine saltmarsh habitats. Staticobium staticis, the type species, has been studied for its effects on host plant fitness in coastal ecosystems.