Tetrops starkii
VU

Tetrops starkii

Local name: askdvärgbock

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrops_starkii

Overview

Tetrops starkii is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Louis Alexandre Auguste Chevrolat in 1859. It has a wide distribution in Europe. It feeds on Fraxinus excelsior and Fraxinus angustifolia.

Tetrops starkii faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and forest fragmentation across its range. The species' dependence on specific host trees makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and structure. Climate change may further impact the availability of suitable breeding habitats and host plant species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This longhorn beetle species inhabits deciduous and mixed forests, particularly those containing its preferred host trees including oak, beech, and other broadleaved species. The species requires mature forest stands with dead or dying wood for larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is askdvärgbock classified as Vulnerable?
askdvärgbock is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Tetrops starkii faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and forest fragmentation across its range. The species' dependence on specific host trees makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and structure. Climate change may further impact the availability of suitable breeding habitats and host plant species.
Where does askdvärgbock live?
askdvärgbock occurs in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, and France (plus 13 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to askdvärgbock?
The main threats to askdvärgbock 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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