glimmende smaragdgroefbij
Lasioglossum nitidulum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The glimmende smaragdgroefbij faces severe population declines primarily due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the diverse wildflower meadows essential for its survival. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting the species' ability to recolonize suitable areas. The widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides poses an additional threat, directly affecting foraging behavior and reproductive success of this specialized ground-nesting bee.
Habitat
This species inhabits flower-rich grasslands, meadows, and woodland edges across parts of Europe, particularly favoring areas with diverse native wildflowers. It constructs underground nests in sandy or loamy soils, requiring both suitable nesting sites and abundant pollen sources within foraging range.
Other threatened species in Halictidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
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