Harpalus neglectus
Local name: dynfrölöpare
Harpalus neglectus is a species of ground beetle native to Europe, where it can be found in such territories as Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain including the Isle of Man, Ireland, Italy, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Sardinia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands and Ukraine. It is doubtful that the beetle exists in Austria, Slovakia and Switzerland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Carabidae
Genus
Harpalus
Harpalus neglectus belongs to the family Carabidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Harpalus neglectus is a species of ground beetle native to Europe, where it can be found in such territories as Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain including the Isle of Man, Ireland, Italy, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Sardinia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands and Ukraine. It is doubtful that the beetle exists in Austria, Slovakia and Switzerland. It is also found in such African countries as Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Harpalus neglectus, a ground beetle species, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal and sandy environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have fragmented remaining suitable habitats, while changes in land management practices have altered the ecological conditions this species requires for survival.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Harpalus neglectus, a ground beetle species, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal and sandy environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have fragmented remaining suitable habitats, while changes in land management practices have altered the ecological conditions this species requires for survival.
Agricultural intensification
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Changes in land management practices
Climate change impacts on coastal habitats
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
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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
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Harpalus neglectus (Harpalus neglectus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/dynfrolopare