Rhynchaenus calceatus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Rhynchaenus calceatus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially altering the distribution and health of its required host species, while agricultural intensification continues to reduce suitable habitat patches.
Habitat
This weevil species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly those containing its specific host plant species. It requires mature forest environments with stable microclimates and established plant communities.
Other threatened species in Curculionidae
Threatened in Germany
Frequently asked questions
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