dammkulspetsvivel
VU

dammkulspetsvivel

Nanophyes globulus

Unknown

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Boris Loboda, all rights reserved, uploaded by Boris Loboda

Overview

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

Threatened in Czechia

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
Anthophore estivaleCR

Anthophore estivale

Anthophora aestivalis

Unknown
Adonis BlueVU

Adonis Blue

Lysandra bellargus

Unknown
agnhodeedderkoppCR

agnhodeedderkopp

Walckenaeria alticeps

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is dammkulspetsvivel classified as Vulnerable?
dammkulspetsvivel is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. 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.
Where does dammkulspetsvivel live?
dammkulspetsvivel occurs in Czechia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and Russia (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to dammkulspetsvivel?
The main threats to dammkulspetsvivel are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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