Sigara limitata
This record describes Sigara limitata (species). Recorded family: Corixidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length = 5.8mm. Lateral angle of pronotum symmetrically rounded. Hair fringe on tarsus light brown. Male facial depression deep, reaching top of ‘face’, upper margin strongly rounded, ends at a transverse keel level with the bottom of the eyes. Male pala characteristic. Female specimens very difficult to identify. Photos showing the key identification features required. Lowland ponds with some vegetation present, seems to favour clay ponds. https://aquaticbugs.com/sigara-limitata/ No additional images available for this species.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Lowland ponds with some vegetation present, seems to favour clay ponds.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Not common in Britain.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Sigara limitata. 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 Sigara limitata (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Sigara limitata
What is Sigara limitata?
Sigara limitata is a species in the family Corixidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Sigara limitata?
= 5.8mm. Lateral angle of pronotum symmetrically rounded. Hair fringe on tarsus light brown. Male facial depression deep, reaching top of ‘face’, upper margin strongly rounded, ends at a transverse keel level with the bottom of the eyes. Male pala characteristic. Female specimens very difficult to identify.
Where is Sigara limitata found?
Habitat: Lowland ponds with some vegetation present, seems to favour clay ponds.
When is Sigara limitata active?
Sigara limitata: seasonal activity - All year round..