VU

Stalkruidsteltwants

Berytinus clavipes

Unknown

Overview

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

Stalkruidsteltwants faces severe population declines primarily due to the loss and degradation of its specialized wetland habitats across Europe. Agricultural intensification and drainage of marshlands have eliminated critical breeding sites, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades remaining habitat quality. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture levels essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized bug inhabits wet meadows, marshlands, and the margins of slow-moving waterways where it feeds on specific plant species. It requires areas with consistent moisture levels and dense vegetation cover, particularly favoring sites with sedges and other wetland plants.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stalkruidsteltwants classified as Vulnerable?
Stalkruidsteltwants 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. Stalkruidsteltwants faces severe population declines primarily due to the loss and degradation of its specialized wetland habitats across Europe. Agricultural intensification and drainage of marshlands have eliminated critical breeding sites, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades remaining habitat quality. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture levels essential for this species' survival.
Where does Stalkruidsteltwants live?
Stalkruidsteltwants occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 13 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 Stalkruidsteltwants?
The main threats to Stalkruidsteltwants 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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