Longitarsus niger
CR

Longitarsus niger

Local name: svartkämpsjordloppa

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Emanuele Santarelli, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Emanuele Santarelli

Overview

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

Longitarsus niger faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and pesticide use in agricultural landscapes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This flea beetle species inhabits agricultural margins, grasslands, and areas with abundant Plantago and other herbaceous plants that serve as host species. It is typically found in cultivated landscapes, field edges, and disturbed ground where its preferred host plants grow.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is svartkämpsjordloppa classified as Critically Endangered?
svartkämpsjordloppa 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. Longitarsus niger faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and pesticide use in agricultural landscapes.
Where does svartkämpsjordloppa live?
svartkämpsjordloppa 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 svartkämpsjordloppa?
The main threats to svartkämpsjordloppa 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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