One-grooved Diving Beetle
Bidessus unistriatus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The One-grooved Diving Beetle faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized aquatic environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have led to pollution and alteration of the small water bodies this species depends on. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could dry up critical breeding habitats, while invasive species may compete for resources in its limited range.
Habitat
This diving beetle inhabits small, shallow freshwater bodies including temporary pools, ponds, and slow-moving streams with abundant vegetation. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water with suitable substrate for both larval development and adult foraging activities.
Other threatened species in Dytiscidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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