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lindplattbagge

Laemophloeus monilis

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Photo: Photo: (c) Pierre Bornand, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Overview

The lindplattbagge (Laemophloeus monilis) is a small, flattened bark beetle with a distinctive elongated body and reddish-brown coloration. This cryptic species inhabits the subcortical spaces of deciduous trees, where it feeds on fungi and plays a role in wood decomposition processes within forest ecosystems.

Laemophloeus monilis, the lindplattbagge, is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and degradation of old-growth forests where it depends on specific host trees. The species has an extremely limited distribution and small population size, making it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that fragment its specialized woodland habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Laemophloeus monilis requires the bark and wood interface of mature deciduous trees, particularly favoring oak and beech with specific moisture conditions and fungal colonization. The species is dependent on old-growth forest stands with abundant deadwood and minimal human disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is lindplattbagge classified as Critically Endangered?
lindplattbagge 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. Laemophloeus monilis, the lindplattbagge, is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and degradation of old-growth forests where it depends on specific host trees. The species has an extremely limited distribution and small population size, making it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that fragment its specialized woodland habitat.
Where does lindplattbagge live?
lindplattbagge 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 lindplattbagge?
The main threats to lindplattbagge 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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