kamomillspetsvivel
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kamomillspetsvivel

Diplapion confluens

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Photo: Photo: Udo Schmidt from Deutschland via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0

Overview

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

Other threatened species in Apionidae

Diplapion stolidumCR

Diplapion stolidum

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Frequently asked questions

Why is kamomillspetsvivel classified as Critically Endangered?
kamomillspetsvivel is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. 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.
Where does kamomillspetsvivel live?
kamomillspetsvivel occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to kamomillspetsvivel?
The main threats to kamomillspetsvivel 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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