Dorytomus salicis
Local name: bindvidehängevivel
The bindvidehängevivel (Dorytomus salicis) is a small weevil beetle measuring 3-4mm in length, characterized by its elongated snout and dark brown to black coloration with subtle metallic sheen. This specialized herbivore feeds exclusively on willow species (Salix spp.
14
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Curculionidae
Genus
Dorytomus
Dorytomus salicis belongs to the family Curculionidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
The bindvidehängevivel (Dorytomus salicis) is a small weevil beetle measuring 3-4mm in length, characterized by its elongated snout and dark brown to black coloration with subtle metallic sheen. This specialized herbivore feeds exclusively on willow species (Salix spp.), with larvae developing within willow shoots and adults feeding on leaves and bark, playing an important role in willow ecosystem dynamics.
The bindvidehängevivel (Dorytomus salicis) faces significant threats from habitat loss due to wetland drainage and riparian forest destruction, which eliminates the willow and poplar trees essential for its survival. Climate change and pollution further degrade remaining suitable habitats, while the species' specialized dependence on Salix species makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits riparian zones, wetland margins, and areas with dense willow (Salix) vegetation, particularly in floodplains and along waterways. It is closely associated with its host plants in moist, low-lying areas where willows naturally occur.
Threats
Loss of host plant species (Salix spp.)
Wetland drainage and riparian habitat destruction
Climate change affecting wetland ecosystems
Fragmentation of riparian corridors
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). Dorytomus salicis (Dorytomus salicis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bindvidehangevivel