VU

Stenocarus cardui

Local name: rågvallmovivel

Unknown

Overview

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

The rågvallmovivel faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and habitat fragmentation across its Scandinavian range. Modern farming practices, including increased pesticide use and the conversion of traditional flower-rich meadows to intensive monocultures, have severely reduced the availability of its host plants, particularly thistles (Carduus species). Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of both the weevil and its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized weevil inhabits flower-rich meadows, pastures, and field margins where its host plants, primarily various thistle species (Carduus), grow abundantly. It requires semi-natural grassland ecosystems with diverse plant communities and minimal chemical inputs to support both adult feeding and larval development within thistle stems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is rågvallmovivel classified as Vulnerable?
rågvallmovivel 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 rågvallmovivel faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and habitat fragmentation across its Scandinavian range. Modern farming practices, including increased pesticide use and the conversion of traditional flower-rich meadows to intensive monocultures, have severely reduced the availability of its host plants, particularly thistles (Carduus species). Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of both the weevil and its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.
Where does rågvallmovivel live?
rågvallmovivel occurs in Austria, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, and France (plus 15 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 rågvallmovivel?
The main threats to rågvallmovivel 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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