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Charagmus gressorius

Charagmus gressorius

Denmark, Germany, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Desert

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Body. LeNgTH 6.5 – 11.5 MM, WIDTH 2.0 – 3.3 MM. SeTAe MeDIUM lONg TO SHORT. PROTHORAX (FIg. 2 b) WITH 9 prns, 3 OF THeM PlAceD clOSe TO SPIRAcle. MeSO- AND MeTATHORAX (FIg. 2 b) eAcH WITH 1 MeDIUM lONg prs AND 4 pds, AlMOST eQUAl IN leNgTH AND 1 as, eps lONg. EAcH PeDAl AReA WITH 6 pda, ONe pda DISTINcTlY lONgeR THAN THe ReMAININg. AbD. VIII (FIg. 4 b) WITH 1 VeRY SHORT prs AND 4 pds, ts VeRY SHORT, bUT DeVelOPeD. Head. LIgHT YellOW TO bROWN, SUbcIRcUlAR; WIDTH: 1.20 – 1.50 MM, leNgTH: 0.70 – 0.90 MM; eNDOcARINA PReSeNT, ReAcHeS 1 / 2 THe leNgTH OF FRONS (FIg. 5 A). Fs 1 INVISIble, fs 3 VeRY SHORT, fs 4 AND fs 5 eQUAl IN leNgTH. Les 1 AND les 2 eQUAl IN leNgTH, AS lONg AS des 1. Ves 1 - 2 SHORT, POORlY DeVelOPeD. POSTePIcRANIAl AReA WITH 4 pes. STeMMATA DeVelOPeD. ANTeNNAl bASAl MeMbRANOUS ARTIcle WITH 4 bASIcONIc SeNSIllAe. LAbRUM (FIg. 6 b) APPROXIMATelY 2.2 TIMeS AS WIDe AS lONg; ANTeRIOR MARgIN STRONglY SINUOUSlY eMARgINATeD; 2 PAIRS OF elONgATe ams, AlMOST eQUAl IN SIZe, AND 3 PAIRS OF elONgATe als. LAbRAl RODS cONVeRgINg POSTeRIORlY. ClYPeUS (FIg. 6 b) 3.0 TIMeS AS WIDe AS lONg; ANTeRIOR MARgIN SlIgHTlY cONVeX, lATeRAl MARgIN STRAIgHT; MeDIAN FURROW AS lONg AS leNgTH OF clYPeUS. EPIPHARYNX (FIg. 7 b) WITH 3 PAIRS OF FINgeR-lIke als; 2 PAIRS OF ams AND 2 PAIRS OF mes. MANDIble TRIDeNTATe, THIRD TOOTH, blUNT. MAXIllA (FIg. 8 b) WITHOUT mbs; bOTH PAlPOMeReS eQUAl IN leNgTH, bUT bASAl PAlPOMeRe STRONglY WIDeR THAN DISTAl. PRAelAbIUM cORDIFORM, WITH A SINgle PAIR OF ligs; bASAl PAlPOMeRe DISTINcTlY lONgeR AND WIDeR THAN DISTAl, AND All pslb eQUAl IN leNgTH.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Charagmus gressorius is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, grassland, desert, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Charagmus gressorius.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeDenmark, Germany, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Desert
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificCharagmus gressorius
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyCurculionidae