Saldoida cornuta
This record describes Saldoida cornuta (species). Recorded family: Saldidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Paired tubercles of pronotum black; apex of scutellum scarcely swollen. - Drake & Chapman, 1958 Brachypterous and macropterous individuals known.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Family
- Saldidae (Shore Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Saldinae
- Tribe
- Saldoidini
- Genus
- Saldoida
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
"The specimens of Saldoida cornuta were almost all taken on low, wet shores of lakes, ponds, roadside ditches, and sawgrass marshes, and on one occasion only this species was found in the saline habitat of a salt marsh." - Drake & Chapman, 1958
Geographic Range
Published distribution: FL, MS
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Saldoida cornuta Osborn 1901
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Saldoida cornuta. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Saldoida cornuta
What is Saldoida cornuta?
Saldoida cornuta is a species in the family Saldidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Saldoida cornuta?
2.5-3.2 mm
How do you identify Saldoida cornuta?
Paired tubercles of pronotum black; apex of scutellum scarcely swollen. - Drake & Chapman, 1958
Where is Saldoida cornuta found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | The specimens of Saldoida cornuta were almost all taken on low, wet shores of lakes, ponds, roadside ditches, and sawgrass marshes, and on one occasion only this species was found in the saline habitat of a salt marsh. - Drake & Chapman, 1958 |
| Range | Published distribution: FL, MS |