ENEndangered
Lace bug
Dictyla echii
Unknown
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Overview
Dictyla echii is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae. It is found in Africa, Europe and Northern Asia, North America, and Southern Asia.
The Lace bug (Dictyla echii) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal and heathland environments. Climate change and coastal development are reducing the availability of suitable habitat where its host plants can thrive.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Other threatened species in Tingidae
Threatened in Afghanistan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lace bug classified as Endangered?
Lace bug is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Lace bug (Dictyla echii) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal and heathland environments. Climate change and coastal development are reducing the availability of suitable habitat where its host plants can thrive.
Where does Lace bug live?
Lace bug occurs in Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, and Belgium (plus 31 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 Lace bug?
The main threats to Lace bug 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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