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Dasypoda frieseana

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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.

Dasypoda frieseana faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited 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 that this solitary bee depends on for foraging.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized solitary bee inhabits sandy heathlands, coastal dunes, and open grasslands with exposed sandy soils suitable for ground nesting. The species requires areas with abundant flowering plants, particularly composites and other late-summer blooms, within close proximity to suitable nesting sites.

Conservation measures underway

Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dasypoda frieseana classified as Endangered?
Dasypoda frieseana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Dasypoda frieseana faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited 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 that this solitary bee depends on for foraging.
Where does Dasypoda frieseana live?
Dasypoda frieseana occurs in Albania, Greece, and North Macedonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dasypoda frieseana?
The main threats to Dasypoda frieseana 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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