CRCritically Endangered

Harpalus picipennis

Local name: knubbfrölöpare

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Overview

Harpalus picipennis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae. It was described by Duftschmid in 1812.

Harpalus picipennis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and local extinctions.
Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Carabidae

Wood Tiger Beetle

Cicindela sylvatica

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is knubbfrölöpare classified as Critically Endangered?

knubbfrölöpare 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. Harpalus picipennis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and local extinctions.

Where does knubbfrölöpare live?

knubbfrölöpare 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 knubbfrölöpare?

The main threats to knubbfrölöpare 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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