VU

glanssmalbi

Lasioglossum lucidulum

UnknownLCEU

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Lasioglossum lucidulum faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized nesting requirements in sandy soils make it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, while its dependence on specific flowering plants for foraging creates additional vulnerability to changes in plant community composition. Climate change poses an emerging threat as warming temperatures may alter the timing of flower blooms relative to the bee's active period.

Threat summary

Habitat

This solitary bee species inhabits sandy coastal areas, heathlands, and open woodlands across Scandinavia, where it constructs underground nests in well-drained sandy soils. The species requires proximity to diverse native flowering plants for foraging, particularly favoring early summer blooms in nutrient-poor environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is glanssmalbi classified as Vulnerable?
glanssmalbi 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. Lasioglossum lucidulum faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized nesting requirements in sandy soils make it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, while its dependence on specific flowering plants for foraging creates additional vulnerability to changes in plant community composition. Climate change poses an emerging threat as warming temperatures may alter the timing of flower blooms relative to the bee's active period.
Where does glanssmalbi live?
glanssmalbi occurs in Afghanistan, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Bulgaria (plus 24 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 glanssmalbi?
The main threats to glanssmalbi 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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