VU

Bagous limosus

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Bagous limosus faces significant pressure from wetland habitat degradation and loss across its European range. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable marshy areas and pond margins where this weevil depends on aquatic plants for reproduction. Water pollution and eutrophication further compromise the quality of remaining habitats, affecting both the weevil and its host plants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic weevil inhabits freshwater wetlands, including pond margins, marshes, and slow-flowing streams with abundant emergent vegetation. The species is particularly associated with areas containing its host plants, various aquatic and semi-aquatic species in the families Potamogetonaceae and Hydrocharitaceae.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bagous limosus classified as Vulnerable?
Bagous limosus 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. Bagous limosus faces significant pressure from wetland habitat degradation and loss across its European range. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable marshy areas and pond margins where this weevil depends on aquatic plants for reproduction. Water pollution and eutrophication further compromise the quality of remaining habitats, affecting both the weevil and its host plants.
Where does Bagous limosus live?
Bagous limosus occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 11 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 Bagous limosus?
The main threats to Bagous limosus 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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