Stagonomus bipunctatus
CR

Stagonomus bipunctatus

Local name: Toplettet urtetæge

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Overview

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

Stagonomus bipunctatus faces severe population declines due to widespread 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 changes in vegetation composition and pesticide use in agricultural landscapes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits grasslands, meadows, and agricultural margins where its host plants in the family Apiaceae are present. It is typically found in open herbaceous environments including field edges, pastures, and semi-natural grassland areas.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Toplettet urtetæge classified as Critically Endangered?
Toplettet urtetæge 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. Stagonomus bipunctatus faces severe population declines due to widespread 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 changes in vegetation composition and pesticide use in agricultural landscapes.
Where does Toplettet urtetæge live?
Toplettet urtetæge 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 Toplettet urtetæge?
The main threats to Toplettet urtetæge 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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