VU

Hedeoldenborre

Amphimallon ochraceum

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Hedeoldenborre faces severe population declines primarily due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the sandy grassland habitats essential for larval development. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining suitable sites across its limited European range. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering soil moisture conditions and vegetation composition in the specialized dry grassland ecosystems this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This scarab beetle inhabits dry, sandy grasslands and heathlands with sparse vegetation, particularly areas with exposed sandy soils essential for larval development. Adults are associated with specific plant communities including wild grasses and low shrubs in nutrient-poor, well-drained sandy substrates.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hedeoldenborre classified as Vulnerable?
Hedeoldenborre 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. Hedeoldenborre faces severe population declines primarily due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the sandy grassland habitats essential for larval development. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining suitable sites across its limited European range. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering soil moisture conditions and vegetation composition in the specialized dry grassland ecosystems this species requires.
Where does Hedeoldenborre live?
Hedeoldenborre occurs in Albania, Austria, Denmark, Ecuador, France, and Germany (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hedeoldenborre?
The main threats to Hedeoldenborre 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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