Mint Flea Beetle
CR

Mint Flea Beetle

Longitarsus ferrugineus

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) fredur, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Overview

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

The Mint Flea Beetle faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development that destroys its specialized mint-rich environments. Pesticide use in agricultural areas and climate change impacts on its host plants further threaten remaining populations, while its narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Specialized habitats supporting wild and cultivated mint species (Mentha spp.), including wetland margins, stream banks, damp meadows, and traditional herb gardens. The species requires areas with consistent moisture and abundant mint vegetation for both feeding and reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mint Flea Beetle classified as Critically Endangered?
Mint Flea Beetle 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. The Mint Flea Beetle faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development that destroys its specialized mint-rich environments. Pesticide use in agricultural areas and climate change impacts on its host plants further threaten remaining populations, while its narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does Mint Flea Beetle live?
Mint Flea Beetle 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 Mint Flea Beetle?
The main threats to Mint Flea Beetle 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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