VU

gulsporresmalvivel

Mecinus heydeni

Unknown

Overview

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

Mecinus heydeni faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized plant communities. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of its host plants, while climate change may be altering the distribution and phenology of both the weevil and its botanical resources. The species' narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This weevil inhabits specialized plant communities where its host species occur, typically in semi-natural grasslands and scrublands. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions that support both adult feeding and larval development within its host plants.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is gulsporresmalvivel classified as Vulnerable?
gulsporresmalvivel 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. Mecinus heydeni faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized plant communities. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of its host plants, while climate change may be altering the distribution and phenology of both the weevil and its botanical resources. The species' narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does gulsporresmalvivel live?
gulsporresmalvivel occurs in Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany, and Hungary (plus 13 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 gulsporresmalvivel?
The main threats to gulsporresmalvivel 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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