VU

Canary Islands Cellophane Bee

Colletes dimidiatus

UnknownVUEU

Overview

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

Colletes dimidiatus faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species' specialized nesting requirements in sandy soils and dependence on specific flowering plants make it particularly vulnerable to landscape changes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the timing of flower blooms relative to the bee's emergence, potentially disrupting critical foraging periods.

Threat summary

Habitat

Colletes dimidiatus inhabits open sandy areas including coastal dunes, heathlands, and sandy grasslands where it excavates ground nests. The species requires proximity to diverse flowering plants, particularly favoring late-summer blooming species for pollen collection.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Canary Islands Cellophane Bee classified as Vulnerable?
Canary Islands Cellophane Bee 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. Colletes dimidiatus faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species' specialized nesting requirements in sandy soils and dependence on specific flowering plants make it particularly vulnerable to landscape changes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the timing of flower blooms relative to the bee's emergence, potentially disrupting critical foraging periods.
Where does Canary Islands Cellophane Bee live?
Canary Islands Cellophane Bee occurs in Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, and Sudan (plus 2 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 Canary Islands Cellophane Bee?
The main threats to Canary Islands Cellophane Bee 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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