bodemkaardertje
Argenna subnigra
Argenna subnigra, commonly known as bodemkaardertje, is a small ground-dwelling beetle species characterized by its dark, nearly black coloration with subtle metallic sheens. This inconspicuous insect plays an important ecological role as both a decomposer of organic matter and as prey for various ground-foraging birds and spiders in its native habitat.
23
Countries
Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Frederik Leck Fischer, všetky práva vyhradené, uploaded by Frederik Leck Fischer
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Dictynidae
Genus
Argenna
bodemkaardertje belongs to the family Dictynidae, order Araneae, within the Arachnida class.
Species Profile
Argenna subnigra, commonly known as bodemkaardertje, is a small ground-dwelling beetle species characterized by its dark, nearly black coloration with subtle metallic sheens. This inconspicuous insect plays an important ecological role as both a decomposer of organic matter and as prey for various ground-foraging birds and spiders in its native habitat.
Argenna subnigra faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its limited distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits dry grasslands, heathlands, and sandy areas with sparse vegetation, typically in coastal and inland dune systems. It shows a preference for open, well-drained soils with low nutrient content and minimal disturbance.
Threats
Habitat loss from agricultural conversion
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change impacts on habitat suitability
Habitat fragmentation
Pollution and pesticide use
Found in 23 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). bodemkaardertje (Argenna subnigra). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bodemkaardertje