Deilus fugax
Local name: Aiguille du genêt
Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Pedro Antonio Lázaro Molinero, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pedro Antonio Lázaro Molinero
Overview
Deilus fugax, commonly known as Aiguille du genêt, is a slender, needle-like arthropod species characterized by its distinctive golden-brown coloration and elongated appendages that allow it to blend seamlessly among broom shrub branches. This cryptic species plays a crucial role as both predator of small invertebrates and prey for insectivorous birds, serving as an important link in Mediterranean scrubland food webs.
Aiguille du genêt (Deilus fugax) faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its range. Climate change is altering the distribution of suitable habitat conditions, while invasive plant species compete with native vegetation that this species depends upon.
Habitat
This species inhabits Mediterranean scrublands, dry grasslands, and rocky slopes with sparse vegetation, typically found at elevations between 200-1200m. It shows preference for areas with well-drained soils and open canopy conditions with scattered shrubs and herbaceous plants.
Other threatened species in Cerambycidae
Threatened in Albania
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