Saldula pallipes
This record describes Saldula pallipes (species). Recorded family: Saldidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
varies greatly in size and color and tends to grade into many allied species
Wikipedia reference for Saldula pallipes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saldula_pallipes.
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
Geographic Range
widely dist: NF-NT-AK to South America & West Indies; Eurasia, Africa - Map , the most widely distributed saldid in NA and the world
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Saldula pallipes (Fabricius 1794)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Saldula pallipes. 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 pallipes (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Saldula pallipes
What is Saldula pallipes?
Saldula pallipes is a species in the family Saldidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Saldula pallipes?
varies greatly in size and color and tends to grade into many allied species
Where is Saldula pallipes found?
Range: widely dist: NF-NT-AK to South America & West Indies; Eurasia, Africa - Map , the most widely distributed saldid in NA and the world