Pear Weevil
VU

Pear Weevil

Magdalis barbicornis

Unknown

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Overview

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

The Pear Weevil faces severe population declines primarily due to the widespread loss of traditional orchards and wild pear trees across its European range. Intensive agricultural practices, including the removal of old fruit trees and increased pesticide use, have eliminated critical breeding sites. Climate change is altering the phenology of host plants, disrupting the weevil's reproductive cycle and larval development timing.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Pear Weevil inhabits traditional orchards, wild pear groves, and forest edges where Pyrus species grow naturally. Adults and larvae are closely associated with pear trees (Pyrus communis and related species), requiring both flowering trees for adult feeding and suitable bark conditions for larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pear Weevil classified as Vulnerable?
Pear Weevil 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. The Pear Weevil faces severe population declines primarily due to the widespread loss of traditional orchards and wild pear trees across its European range. Intensive agricultural practices, including the removal of old fruit trees and increased pesticide use, have eliminated critical breeding sites. Climate change is altering the phenology of host plants, disrupting the weevil's reproductive cycle and larval development timing.
Where does Pear Weevil live?
Pear Weevil occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 14 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 Pear Weevil?
The main threats to Pear Weevil 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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