Exocentrus lusitanus
VU

Exocentrus lusitanus

Local name: Lindegråbuk

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exocentrus_lusitanus

Overview

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

Exocentrus lusitanus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its Mediterranean oak woodland range. The species' dependence on specific host trees makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and changes in woodland management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the composition and health of its preferred oak habitats across the Iberian Peninsula.

Threat summary

Habitat

This longhorn beetle inhabits Mediterranean oak woodlands and mixed deciduous forests, particularly those dominated by cork oak and holm oak species. The species requires mature trees for breeding and larval development within the bark and wood of its host plants.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lindegråbuk classified as Vulnerable?
Lindegråbuk is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Exocentrus lusitanus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its Mediterranean oak woodland range. The species' dependence on specific host trees makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and changes in woodland management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the composition and health of its preferred oak habitats across the Iberian Peninsula.
Where does Lindegråbuk live?
Lindegråbuk occurs in Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Czechia (plus 22 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 Lindegråbuk?
The main threats to Lindegråbuk 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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