Dyschirius impunctipennis
Local name: dyngrävare
Dyschirius impunctipennis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae. It was described by Dawson in 1854.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Carabidae
Genus
Dyschirius
Dyschirius impunctipennis belongs to the family Carabidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Dyschirius impunctipennis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae. It was described by Dawson in 1854.
Dyschirius impunctipennis, a ground beetle endemic to Sweden, faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized sandy coastal and riverine environments. The species' extremely limited distribution and small population size make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances in its restricted habitat.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Dyschirius impunctipennis, a ground beetle endemic to Sweden, faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized sandy coastal and riverine environments. The species' extremely limited distribution and small population size make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances in its restricted habitat.
Coastal development and infrastructure projects
Habitat loss and fragmentation of sandy coastal areas
Changes in water levels and hydrological patterns
Climate change affecting coastal dynamics
Recreational activities and trampling in sensitive areas
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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). Dyschirius impunctipennis (Dyschirius impunctipennis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/dyngravare