dammkokongvivel
Hypera arundinis
Overview
The dammkokongvivel (Hypera arundinis) is a small weevil species belonging to the genus Hypera, characterized by its elongated snout and typically brownish coloration with subtle mottled patterns. This specialized beetle plays an important ecological role as both a herbivore feeding on specific plant hosts and as prey for various insectivorous species in its ecosystem.
Hypera arundinis faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of wetland ecosystems where its host plants occur. Agricultural intensification, drainage of wetlands, and changes in water management practices have reduced the availability and quality of suitable breeding habitats. Climate change may further impact the species by altering the distribution and phenology of its reed host plants.
Habitat
This weevil species inhabits wetland margins, reed beds, and marshy areas where its host plants in the genus Phragmites (common reeds) grow. It is typically found in freshwater and brackish wetland systems, including lake shores, river margins, and constructed wetlands.
Other threatened species in Curculionidae
Threatened in Estonia
Frequently asked questions
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