VU

Cacopsylla affinis

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Cacopsylla affinis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized host plant communities. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable native vegetation required for this psyllid's complex life cycle. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may disrupt the synchronization between the species and its host plants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This psyllid species inhabits areas with specific native shrubland and woodland vegetation where its host plants occur. It requires intact plant communities with minimal disturbance to maintain stable breeding populations and complete its specialized feeding relationships.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cacopsylla affinis classified as Vulnerable?
Cacopsylla affinis 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. Cacopsylla affinis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized host plant communities. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable native vegetation required for this psyllid's complex life cycle. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that may disrupt the synchronization between the species and its host plants.
Where does Cacopsylla affinis live?
Cacopsylla affinis occurs in Åland Islands, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, and Greece (plus 4 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 Cacopsylla affinis?
The main threats to Cacopsylla affinis 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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