Margarinotus purpurascens
VU

Margarinotus purpurascens

Local name: fläckstumpbagge

Unknown

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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.

The fläckstumpbagge faces severe pressure from the loss of ancient deciduous forests, particularly old-growth beech and oak woodlands that provide the decaying wood substrates essential for its larval development. Intensive forestry practices that remove dead and dying trees eliminate critical breeding habitat, while forest fragmentation isolates remaining populations. Climate change compounds these threats by altering forest composition and accelerating the decay processes that this specialized beetle depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized beetle inhabits ancient deciduous forests, particularly old-growth beech and oak woodlands where it depends on specific stages of wood decay in fallen logs and dead standing trees. The species requires undisturbed forest environments with continuous availability of decaying hardwood substrates for successful reproduction and larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is fläckstumpbagge classified as Vulnerable?
fläckstumpbagge 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. The fläckstumpbagge faces severe pressure from the loss of ancient deciduous forests, particularly old-growth beech and oak woodlands that provide the decaying wood substrates essential for its larval development. Intensive forestry practices that remove dead and dying trees eliminate critical breeding habitat, while forest fragmentation isolates remaining populations. Climate change compounds these threats by altering forest composition and accelerating the decay processes that this specialized beetle depends upon.
Where does fläckstumpbagge live?
fläckstumpbagge occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, and Croatia (plus 29 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 fläckstumpbagge?
The main threats to fläckstumpbagge 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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