VU

Kiefernrindenzikade

Cixidia confinis

Unknown

Overview

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

Cixidia confinis faces severe population declines primarily due to the loss and fragmentation of its specialized pine forest habitats across Central Europe. Intensive forestry practices, including clear-cutting and conversion to monoculture plantations, have eliminated the diverse age structure of pine stands that this species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the composition and health of pine ecosystems, while urbanization continues to fragment remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized planthopper inhabits mature pine forests, particularly Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) stands with diverse age structures and natural understory vegetation. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions found in old-growth or semi-natural pine forests with adequate bark texture and lichen communities.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Threatened in Austria

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
Anthophore estivaleCR

Anthophore estivale

Anthophora aestivalis

Unknown
Adonis BlueVU

Adonis Blue

Lysandra bellargus

Unknown
agnhodeedderkoppCR

agnhodeedderkopp

Walckenaeria alticeps

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Kiefernrindenzikade classified as Vulnerable?
Kiefernrindenzikade 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. Cixidia confinis faces severe population declines primarily due to the loss and fragmentation of its specialized pine forest habitats across Central Europe. Intensive forestry practices, including clear-cutting and conversion to monoculture plantations, have eliminated the diverse age structure of pine stands that this species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the composition and health of pine ecosystems, while urbanization continues to fragment remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Kiefernrindenzikade live?
Kiefernrindenzikade occurs in Austria, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Lithuania, and Norway (plus 2 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 Kiefernrindenzikade?
The main threats to Kiefernrindenzikade 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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