Harpalus flavescens
CR

Harpalus flavescens

Unknown

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Overview

Harpalus flavescens is a ground beetle in the Harpalinae subfamily that is common in Europe, Siberia, Central Asia and Northern Asia. In Central Asia it can be found only in Kazakhstan.

Harpalus flavescens, the yellow-legged ground beetle, faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized sandy coastal and dune environments. Agricultural intensification, coastal development, and changes in land management practices have eliminated much of its suitable habitat across its limited range.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Harpalus flavescens classified as Critically Endangered?
Harpalus flavescens 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. Harpalus flavescens, the yellow-legged ground beetle, faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized sandy coastal and dune environments. Agricultural intensification, coastal development, and changes in land management practices have eliminated much of its suitable habitat across its limited range.
Where does Harpalus flavescens live?
Harpalus flavescens 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 Harpalus flavescens?
The main threats to Harpalus flavescens 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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