Harpalus picipennis
Local name: knubbfrölöpare
Harpalus picipennis 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 picipennis belongs to the family Carabidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
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.
Agricultural intensification and pesticide use
Habitat fragmentation and loss
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change affecting suitable habitat
Small population size and genetic bottlenecks
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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 picipennis (Harpalus picipennis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/knubbfrolopare