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Grammoptera viridipennis

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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.

Grammoptera viridipennis faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and loss of old-growth deciduous forests across its European range. The species' dependence on specific host trees and deadwood microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to intensive forest management practices that remove fallen logs and standing dead trees. Climate change may further stress populations by altering the composition and health of its preferred woodland ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This longhorn beetle inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly those with abundant deadwood and fallen timber. The species shows a strong preference for old-growth woodland environments where decaying hardwood provides essential breeding substrates.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Grammoptera viridipennis classified as Vulnerable?
Grammoptera viridipennis 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. Grammoptera viridipennis faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and loss of old-growth deciduous forests across its European range. The species' dependence on specific host trees and deadwood microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to intensive forest management practices that remove fallen logs and standing dead trees. Climate change may further stress populations by altering the composition and health of its preferred woodland ecosystems.
Where does Grammoptera viridipennis live?
Grammoptera viridipennis occurs in France, and Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Grammoptera viridipennis?
The main threats to Grammoptera viridipennis 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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