duinaardrupsendoder
VU

duinaardrupsendoder

Podalonia luffii

Unknown

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Overview

The duinaardrupsendoder (Podalonia luffii) is a specialized solitary wasp species characterized by its distinctive metallic blue-green thorax and amber-colored wings with dark banding. This ground-nesting wasp plays a crucial ecological role as both a predator of small arthropods and as a pollinator of coastal wildflowers during its adult foraging phase.

Podalonia luffii faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its sandy coastal and inland habitats. Climate change and increased storm intensity are altering the availability of suitable nesting sites, while pesticide use in agricultural areas reduces prey availability and may cause direct mortality.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sandy coastal dunes, heathlands, and open sandy areas inland including agricultural margins and disturbed ground. Requires loose sandy soils suitable for excavating burrows and areas with abundant prey insects.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is duinaardrupsendoder classified as Vulnerable?
duinaardrupsendoder 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. Podalonia luffii faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its sandy coastal and inland habitats. Climate change and increased storm intensity are altering the availability of suitable nesting sites, while pesticide use in agricultural areas reduces prey availability and may cause direct mortality.
Where does duinaardrupsendoder live?
duinaardrupsendoder occurs in Austria, Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, and Hungary (plus 6 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 duinaardrupsendoder?
The main threats to duinaardrupsendoder 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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