Aegialia concinna
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aegialia concinna faces severe population declines primarily due to coastal habitat destruction from urban development and tourism infrastructure along Mediterranean shorelines. The species' specialized dependence on sandy coastal dunes makes it particularly vulnerable to beach modification, sand extraction, and trampling from recreational activities. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity further threaten the narrow coastal strip habitats essential for this beetle's survival.
Habitat
This scarab beetle inhabits sandy coastal dunes and beaches along the Mediterranean coast, particularly favoring areas with sparse vegetation and loose sand substrates. The species requires undisturbed coastal environments with specific microhabitat conditions including appropriate sand grain size and moisture levels for larval development.
Other threatened species in SCARABAEIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
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