Diplapion stolidum
CR

Diplapion stolidum

Local name: prästkragespetsvivel

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.

Diplapion stolidum faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urbanization across its range. The species' specialized dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and fragmentation of suitable habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This weevil species inhabits grasslands, meadows, and agricultural margins where its host plants in the legume family occur. It is typically found in areas with diverse herbaceous vegetation and requires specific microhabitat conditions for successful reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is prästkragespetsvivel classified as Critically Endangered?
prästkragespetsvivel 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 stolidum faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urbanization across its range. The species' specialized dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and fragmentation of suitable habitats.
Where does prästkragespetsvivel live?
prästkragespetsvivel 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 prästkragespetsvivel?
The main threats to prästkragespetsvivel 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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