axslingevivel
Bagous longitarsis
Bagous longitarsis is a small weevil species characterized by its elongated tarsal segments and distinctive brownish coloration with subtle metallic sheens. This aquatic weevil plays a crucial ecological role as both herbivore and prey species, feeding on submerged and emergent aquatic vegetation while serving as an important food source for fish, amphibians, and other aquatic invertebrates.
14
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Curculionidae
Genus
Bagous
axslingevivel belongs to the family Curculionidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Bagous longitarsis is a small weevil species characterized by its elongated tarsal segments and distinctive brownish coloration with subtle metallic sheens. This aquatic weevil plays a crucial ecological role as both herbivore and prey species, feeding on submerged and emergent aquatic vegetation while serving as an important food source for fish, amphibians, and other aquatic invertebrates.
Bagous longitarsis faces significant threats primarily from habitat degradation and loss of wetland ecosystems where it depends on specific aquatic plants for breeding and development. Agricultural intensification, water pollution, and drainage of wetlands have reduced suitable habitat across its range, while climate change may alter the hydrology of remaining wetland systems.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This aquatic weevil inhabits freshwater wetlands, marshes, ponds, and slow-moving waterways where it is associated with emergent and submerged aquatic vegetation. The species requires clean water bodies with abundant aquatic plants that serve as both larval development sites and adult feeding resources.
Threats
Agricultural intensification and pesticide use
Drainage and modification of aquatic systems
Wetland habitat loss and degradation
Climate change impacts on wetland hydrology
Water pollution and eutrophication
Found in 14 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). axslingevivel (Bagous longitarsis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/axslingevivel