Stor langben
CR

Stor langben

Labidostomis tridentata

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Andrei, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Andrei

Overview

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

Stor langben faces severe population declines due to intensive agricultural practices and habitat fragmentation across its European range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to pesticide use and the loss of traditional farming landscapes that support diverse plant communities.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits semi-natural grasslands, meadows, forest edges, and traditional agricultural landscapes where it feeds on various herbaceous plants and shrubs. The species requires diverse plant communities typical of extensively managed farmland and grassland ecosystems.

Other threatened species in Chrysomelidae

Longitarsus nigerCR

Longitarsus niger

Unknown
Horseradish Flea BeetleVU

Horseradish Flea Beetle

Phyllotreta armoraciae

Unknown
Altica tamaricisCR

Altica tamaricis

Unknown
eikehettebladbilleCR

eikehettebladbille

Cryptocephalus querceti

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Stor langben classified as Critically Endangered?
Stor langben is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Stor langben faces severe population declines due to intensive agricultural practices and habitat fragmentation across its European range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to pesticide use and the loss of traditional farming landscapes that support diverse plant communities.
Where does Stor langben live?
Stor langben occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Stor langben?
The main threats to Stor langben 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.