Sigara iactans

This record describes Sigara iactans (species). Recorded family: Corixidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.

Identification and Appearance

Very similar to Sigara falleni , can only be distinguished by male pala. Sparsely vegetated ponds with little organic matter. First recorded in the UK in Norfolk in 2005 but seems to be rapidly spreading west.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Corixidae
Genus: Sigara

Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.

Habitat and Range

Habitat

Sparsely vegetated ponds with little organic matter.

Seasonal Activity

All year round.

Additional species information

Recorded status

First recorded in the UK in Norfolk in 2005 but seems to be rapidly spreading west.

About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group

Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Sigara iactans. 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.

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