kamomillspetsvivel
Diplapion confluens
Diplapion confluens is a small weevil species with a distinctive elongated rostrum and metallic sheen, measuring approximately 2-3mm in length. This specialized beetle plays a crucial ecological role as both herbivore and pollinator, feeding on specific flowering plants while inadvertently transferring pollen between blooms during its feeding activities.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Apionidae
Genus
Diplapion
kamomillspetsvivel belongs to the family Apionidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Diplapion confluens is a small weevil species with a distinctive elongated rostrum and metallic sheen, measuring approximately 2-3mm in length. This specialized beetle plays a crucial ecological role as both herbivore and pollinator, feeding on specific flowering plants while inadvertently transferring pollen between blooms during its feeding activities.
Diplapion confluens, a specialized weevil species, faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its host plant communities. The species' narrow ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and fragmentation of suitable habitats.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This weevil inhabits calcareous grasslands and chalk downlands where its host plants thrive in well-drained, alkaline soils. It shows particular preference for areas with scattered scrubland and woodland edges that provide shelter and microclimatic stability.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Diplapion confluens, a specialized weevil species, faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its host plant communities. The species' narrow ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and fragmentation of suitable habitats.
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Host plant decline
Agricultural intensification
Climate change impacts on plant communities
Limited dispersal ability
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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). kamomillspetsvivel (Diplapion confluens). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/kamomillspetsvivel