rusty red click beetle
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rusty red click beetle

Elater ferrugineus

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elater_ferrugineus

Overview

Elater ferrugineus, the rusty click beetle, is a species of click beetle belonging to the family Elateridae.

The Grand Taupin roux (Elater ferrugineus) is critically endangered primarily due to the loss and fragmentation of old-growth deciduous forests, particularly those containing ancient oak and beech trees with extensive dead wood. Intensive forest management practices have eliminated the large quantities of decaying wood that this beetle's larvae require for development, while habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is widespread in the Western Palearctic realm.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is rusty red click beetle classified as Critically Endangered?
rusty red click beetle 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 Grand Taupin roux (Elater ferrugineus) is critically endangered primarily due to the loss and fragmentation of old-growth deciduous forests, particularly those containing ancient oak and beech trees with extensive dead wood. Intensive forest management practices have eliminated the large quantities of decaying wood that this beetle's larvae require for development, while habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations.
Where does rusty red click beetle live?
rusty red click beetle 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 rusty red click beetle?
The main threats to rusty red click beetle 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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