CR

Agrilus lineola

Unknown

Overview

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

Agrilus lineola faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host trees make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and the loss of mature woodland ecosystems. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the distribution and health of its host plant species, while invasive species competition further threatens remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This jewel beetle species inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly areas with abundant oak and ash trees which serve as its primary host plants. It requires well-established woodland ecosystems with minimal disturbance and adequate canopy cover.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agrilus lineola classified as Critically Endangered?
Agrilus lineola 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. Agrilus lineola faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host trees make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and the loss of mature woodland ecosystems. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the distribution and health of its host plant species, while invasive species competition further threatens remaining populations.
Where does Agrilus lineola live?
Agrilus lineola 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 Agrilus lineola?
The main threats to Agrilus lineola 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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