CRCritically Endangered

Acmaeodera degener

Local name: Gelbgefleckter Prachtkäfer

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Overview

The Gelbgefleckter Prachtkäfer (Acmaeodera degener) is a jewel beetle species characterized by its metallic bronze-green coloration with distinctive yellow spots across its elytra. This wood-boring beetle plays an important ecological role as both a decomposer of dead wood and as prey for insectivorous birds and other arthropods in its ecosystem.

The Gelbgefleckter Prachtkäfer (Acmaeodera degener) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized dry grassland and steppe environments. The species has an extremely limited range and small population size, making it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that fragment or destroy its remaining habitat.
Threat summary

Habitat

Acmaeodera degener inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly areas with standing dead trees and fallen logs that serve as breeding sites. The species shows preference for oak and beech woodlands with sufficient dead wood accumulation in both sunny clearings and partially shaded forest edges.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gelbgefleckter Prachtkäfer classified as Critically Endangered?

Gelbgefleckter Prachtkäfer is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Gelbgefleckter Prachtkäfer (Acmaeodera degener) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized dry grassland and steppe environments. The species has an extremely limited range and small population size, making it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that fragment or destroy its remaining habitat.

Where does Gelbgefleckter Prachtkäfer live?

Gelbgefleckter Prachtkäfer occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Gelbgefleckter Prachtkäfer?

The main threats to Gelbgefleckter Prachtkäfer 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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