Sitona waterhousei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sitona waterhousei faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific leguminous plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition. Invasive plant species and altered grazing regimes have further degraded the quality of remaining suitable habitats.
Habitat
This weevil species inhabits grasslands, meadows, and agricultural margins where its host leguminous plants occur. It requires areas with specific plant communities that support both larval development and adult feeding.
Other threatened species in Curculionidae
Threatened in American Samoa
Frequently asked questions
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