Halictus microcardia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Halictus microcardia faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' specialized nesting requirements in sandy soils make it particularly vulnerable to ground disturbance and soil compaction from livestock grazing. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the flowering cycles of its preferred plant hosts.
Habitat
This solitary bee species inhabits Mediterranean scrubland and coastal areas with sandy or well-drained soils suitable for ground nesting. It shows a strong preference for areas with abundant native flowering plants, particularly those blooming during its active season from spring through early summer.
Other threatened species in Halictidae
Threatened in Spain
Frequently asked questions
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