brannborktege
VU

brannborktege

Aradus lugubris

Unknown

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Overview

Aradus lugubris is a species of flat bug in the family Aradidae. It is found in Europe and Northern Asia and North America.

Aradus lugubris faces significant threats primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized bark-dwelling environments. Climate change and forest fragmentation are reducing the availability of suitable host trees, while pollution and pesticide use in forestry practices further compromise population stability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the bark crevices and surfaces of deciduous and mixed forests, particularly favoring older trees with rough bark textures. It is typically found in temperate woodland environments where it feeds on fungi and organic matter within the bark ecosystem.

Other threatened species in Aradidae

CR

Aradus conspicuus

Unknown
EN

vithornad barkskinnbagge

Aradus signaticornis

Unknown
VU

Aneurus laevis

Unknown
Aradus betulaeVU

Aradus betulae

Unknown

Threatened in Åland Islands

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
VU

Syndyas nigripes

Unknown
Chrysotus cupreusCR

Chrysotus cupreus

Unknown
VU

narulukkokiiluri

Syntormon filiger

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is brannborktege classified as Vulnerable?
brannborktege 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. Aradus lugubris faces significant threats primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized bark-dwelling environments. Climate change and forest fragmentation are reducing the availability of suitable host trees, while pollution and pesticide use in forestry practices further compromise population stability.
Where does brannborktege live?
brannborktege occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Canada, China, Estonia, and Finland (plus 11 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 brannborktege?
The main threats to brannborktege 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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