CRCritically Endangered

Anthaxia millefolii

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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.

Anthaxia millefolii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized relationship with its host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and land use practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution and phenology of both the beetle and its associated plant species.
Threat summary

Habitat

This jewel beetle inhabits Mediterranean scrubland and dry grassland ecosystems, where it depends on specific host plants for reproduction and larval development. The species is typically found in areas with sparse vegetation and exposed soil, often on hillsides and coastal plains with suitable microclimatic conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anthaxia millefolii classified as Critically Endangered?

Anthaxia millefolii 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. Anthaxia millefolii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized relationship with its host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and land use practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution and phenology of both the beetle and its associated plant species.

Where does Anthaxia millefolii live?

Anthaxia millefolii 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 Anthaxia millefolii?

The main threats to Anthaxia millefolii 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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