Harpalus autumnalis
Local name: höstfrölöpare
Harpalus autumnalis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae. It was described by Duftschmid in 1812.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Carabidae
Genus
Harpalus
Harpalus autumnalis belongs to the family Carabidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Harpalus autumnalis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae. It was described by Duftschmid in 1812.
Harpalus autumnalis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Harpalus autumnalis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities.
Agricultural intensification and pesticide use
Habitat fragmentation and loss
Small population size and genetic bottlenecks
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change affecting suitable habitat
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Harpalus autumnalis (Harpalus autumnalis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/hostfrolopare