dammkulspetsvivel
Nanophyes globulus
The dammkulspetsvivel (Nanophyes globulus) is a small weevil species characterized by its distinctive globular body shape and metallic sheen. This specialized beetle plays an important ecological role as both a pollinator of certain flowering plants and as prey for insectivorous birds and spiders in its native habitat.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Brentidae
Genus
Nanophyes
dammkulspetsvivel belongs to the family Brentidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
The dammkulspetsvivel (Nanophyes globulus) is a small weevil species characterized by its distinctive globular body shape and metallic sheen. This specialized beetle plays an important ecological role as both a pollinator of certain flowering plants and as prey for insectivorous birds and spiders in its native habitat.
Nanophyes globulus faces significant threats from habitat degradation and agricultural intensification across its range. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and land use practices that reduce the availability of suitable breeding sites.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This small weevil inhabits agricultural areas, field margins, and semi-natural grasslands where its host plants in the family Polygonaceae occur. The species is typically found in disturbed habitats including cultivated fields, ruderal areas, and along roadsides at various elevations.
Threats
Agricultural intensification and pesticide use
Habitat fragmentation and loss
Climate change affecting plant-insect interactions
Decline of host plant populations
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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). dammkulspetsvivel (Nanophyes globulus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/dammkulspetsvivel