Chartoscirta cincta
This record describes Chartoscirta cincta (species). Recorded family: Saldidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
3.5 to 4 mm. Distinguished by the antennae, which are of uniform thickness, with the 2nd segment dark. The wing membrane is long (half the length of the corium) and the upper surface lacks long hairs. Chartoscirta cocksii (distinguished by the antennae - 3rd and 4th segments thicker than the 1st and 2nd; second segment is pale except for the base). Antennae of uniform thickness, 2nd segment dark. Wing membrane is long (half the length of the corium). Upper surface lacks long hairs. Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed. In marshes or at the margins of rivers and lakes. https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/heteroptera/Saldidae/Chartoscirta_cincta.html No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In marshes or at the margins of rivers and lakes.
Seasonal Activity
All year.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common and widespread in Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Chartoscirta cincta. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Chartoscirta cincta (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Chartoscirta cincta
What is Chartoscirta cincta?
Chartoscirta cincta is a species in the family Saldidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Chartoscirta cincta?
of the corium) and the upper surface lacks long hairs.
Where is Chartoscirta cincta found?
Habitat: In marshes or at the margins of rivers and lakes.
When is Chartoscirta cincta active?
Chartoscirta cincta: seasonal activity - All year..