Plant bug
CR

Plant bug

Deraeocoris ruber

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deraeocoris_ruber

Overview

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

The Plant bug (Deraeocoris ruber) faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development, which destroys the diverse plant communities it depends on for feeding and reproduction. Climate change further threatens this species by altering the phenology of its host plants and disrupting the delicate ecological relationships essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits diverse herbaceous plant communities including semi-natural grasslands, field margins, gardens, and areas with mixed vegetation where it feeds on various flowering plants and small arthropods. It requires habitats with abundant plant diversity to support its omnivorous feeding habits and complex life cycle requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plant bug classified as Critically Endangered?
Plant bug 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 Plant bug (Deraeocoris ruber) faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development, which destroys the diverse plant communities it depends on for feeding and reproduction. Climate change further threatens this species by altering the phenology of its host plants and disrupting the delicate ecological relationships essential for its survival.
Where does Plant bug live?
Plant bug occurs in Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, and Belarus (plus 42 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 Plant bug?
The main threats to Plant bug 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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