Anaglyptus mysticus
Local name: Clyte théologien
Anaglyptus mysticus, the rufous-shouldered longhorn beetle, is a species of beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Cerambycinae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Cerambycidae
Genus
Anaglyptus
Anaglyptus mysticus belongs to the family Cerambycidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Anaglyptus mysticus, the rufous-shouldered longhorn beetle, is a species of beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Cerambycinae.
Clyte théologien faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from deforestation and urbanization across its European range. The species' dependence on mature deciduous forests with specific host trees makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and climate-induced changes in forest composition.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly those containing oak, beech, and other broadleaf trees that serve as larval host plants. The species requires old-growth forest conditions with dead or dying wood for larval development.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Clyte théologien faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from deforestation and urbanization across its European range. The species' dependence on mature deciduous forests with specific host trees makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and climate-induced changes in forest composition.
Climate change impacts on host trees
Deforestation and habitat loss
Forest fragmentation
Intensive forest management practices
Urbanization and infrastructure development
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (CR).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LCLeast Concern | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
| EU | LCLeast Concern | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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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
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Anaglyptus mysticus (Anaglyptus mysticus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/clyte-theologien