VU

Roodsprietsmallijf

Stenodema virens

Unknown

Overview

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

Stenodema virens faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and the widespread use of pesticides in its grassland habitats. The species' dependence on specific grass species makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in land management practices, including overgrazing and conversion of natural grasslands to intensive agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the growth cycles of its host plants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This plant bug inhabits natural grasslands and meadows, particularly those dominated by fine grasses where it feeds and reproduces. The species shows a strong preference for undisturbed or lightly managed grassland ecosystems with diverse plant communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Roodsprietsmallijf classified as Vulnerable?
Roodsprietsmallijf 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. Stenodema virens faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and the widespread use of pesticides in its grassland habitats. The species' dependence on specific grass species makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in land management practices, including overgrazing and conversion of natural grasslands to intensive agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the growth cycles of its host plants.
Where does Roodsprietsmallijf live?
Roodsprietsmallijf occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, 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 Roodsprietsmallijf?
The main threats to Roodsprietsmallijf 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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