Stictoleptura cordigera
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Stictoleptura cordigera

Local name: Lepture de coeur, Lepture porte-cœur

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Overview

Stictoleptura cordigera is a beetle species belonging to the longhorn beetle family, subfamily Lepturinae.

Stictoleptura cordigera is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of old-growth forests where its host trees are found. The species depends on specific deadwood microhabitats that are increasingly rare due to intensive forest management practices and urbanization.

Threat summary

Habitat

This beetle is mainly present in Spain, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece. It is also found in Turkey and North Iran.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lepture de coeur, Lepture porte-cœur classified as Critically Endangered?
Lepture de coeur, Lepture porte-cœur 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. Stictoleptura cordigera is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of old-growth forests where its host trees are found. The species depends on specific deadwood microhabitats that are increasingly rare due to intensive forest management practices and urbanization.
Where does Lepture de coeur, Lepture porte-cœur live?
Lepture de coeur, Lepture porte-cœur 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 Lepture de coeur, Lepture porte-cœur?
The main threats to Lepture de coeur, Lepture porte-cœur 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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