Saldula ablusa
This record describes Saldula ablusa (species). Recorded family: Saldidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Difficult to distinguish from S. pallipes . The orange-brown color apex of corium and the occasional light stripe on the lateral margin of the pronotum are diagnostic.
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
- Saldula
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Sandy shores of ponds and streams
Geographic Range
QC-ON-SD to NJ-IL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Saldula ablusa Drake & Hottes 1954
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Saldula ablusa. 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 Saldula ablusa (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Pilon; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Saldula ablusa
What is Saldula ablusa?
Saldula ablusa is a species in the family Saldidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Saldula ablusa?
3-4 mm
How do you identify Saldula ablusa?
Difficult to distinguish from S. pallipes . The orange-brown color apex of corium and the occasional light stripe on the lateral margin of the pronotum are diagnostic.
Where is Saldula ablusa found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Sandy shores of ponds and streams |
| Range | QC-ON-SD to NJ-IL |