Leptura annularis
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Leptura annularis

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Overview

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

Leptura annularis faces severe population decline primarily due to the loss and fragmentation of old-growth deciduous forests across its European range. The species' dependence on mature oak and beech trees for larval development makes it particularly vulnerable to intensive forestry practices that remove dead and dying wood. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering forest composition and reducing the availability of suitable host trees in traditional habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This longhorn beetle inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly those dominated by oak and beech trees. The species requires old-growth forest conditions with abundant dead and decaying wood, where larvae develop in the heartwood of dying or recently dead trees.

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Lepiota echinella

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Lyophyllum deliberatum

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leptura annularis classified as Endangered?
Leptura annularis 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. Leptura annularis faces severe population decline primarily due to the loss and fragmentation of old-growth deciduous forests across its European range. The species' dependence on mature oak and beech trees for larval development makes it particularly vulnerable to intensive forestry practices that remove dead and dying wood. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering forest composition and reducing the availability of suitable host trees in traditional habitats.
Where does Leptura annularis live?
Leptura annularis occurs in Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, China, Czechia, and Estonia (plus 16 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 Leptura annularis?
The main threats to Leptura annularis 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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