Aegialia crescenta
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aegialia crescenta faces severe pressure from coastal development and sand mining activities that destroy its specialized dune habitats along Mediterranean shorelines. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change threaten to inundate remaining nesting sites, while recreational beach activities and vehicle traffic compact sand substrates essential for larval development. The species' restricted range and highly specific habitat requirements make populations particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances.
Habitat
This scarab beetle inhabits coastal sand dunes and sandy beaches along the Mediterranean coast, particularly areas with loose, well-drained sand substrates. The species requires undisturbed dune systems with appropriate vegetation cover and organic matter for larval development.
Other threatened species in SCARABAEIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
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