askvedvivel
Rhyncolus punctatulus
Rhyncolus punctatulus is a small weevil species characterized by its distinctive punctate (dotted) elytra and elongated rostrum typical of bark beetles. This cryptic beetle plays an important ecological role as a decomposer, feeding on decaying wood and contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
17
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Curculionidae
Genus
Rhyncolus
askvedvivel belongs to the family Curculionidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Rhyncolus punctatulus is a small weevil species characterized by its distinctive punctate (dotted) elytra and elongated rostrum typical of bark beetles. This cryptic beetle plays an important ecological role as a decomposer, feeding on decaying wood and contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
The askvedvivel faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments. Agricultural expansion and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable dead wood substrates essential for larval development, while climate change may be altering the moisture conditions required for successful reproduction.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly areas with abundant dead and decaying wood where larvae develop. Adults are typically found in forest edges, clearings, and woodland margins with suitable breeding substrates including fallen logs, dead branches, and decomposing woody material.
Threats
Agricultural intensification
Habitat fragmentation and loss
Climate change affecting moisture regimes
Removal of dead wood and forest management practices
Urban development pressure
Found in 17 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). askvedvivel (Rhyncolus punctatulus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/askvedvivel