husbockslejon
CR

husbockslejon

Opilo domesticus

Unknown

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

Overview

Opilo domesticus is a species of checkered beetle in the family Cleridae. It is found in Africa, Europe and Northern Asia, Central America, and North America.

The husbockslejon faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Invasive species competition and climate-induced changes to its specialized microhabitat requirements have further accelerated population fragmentation and local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits decaying hardwood logs and bark crevices in temperate deciduous forests, particularly oak and beech woodlands between 200-800m elevation. Requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in old-growth forest understory environments.

Other threatened species in Cleridae

Red-breasted Copra BeetleVU

Red-breasted Copra Beetle

Necrobia ruficollis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is husbockslejon classified as Critically Endangered?
husbockslejon 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 husbockslejon faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Invasive species competition and climate-induced changes to its specialized microhabitat requirements have further accelerated population fragmentation and local extinctions.
Where does husbockslejon live?
husbockslejon 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 husbockslejon?
The main threats to husbockslejon 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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