nordguldstekel
CR

nordguldstekel

Chrysis zetterstedti

Unknown

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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.

Chrysis zetterstedti faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in host species populations and the degradation of sandy, open habitats essential for both the wasp and its hosts.

Threat summary

Habitat

This cuckoo wasp inhabits sandy, open areas including coastal dunes, sandy heathlands, and sparse grasslands where its host species construct their nests. The species requires warm, sun-exposed sandy substrates that support populations of solitary bees and wasps that serve as hosts for its parasitic larvae.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is nordguldstekel classified as Critically Endangered?
nordguldstekel 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. Chrysis zetterstedti faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in host species populations and the degradation of sandy, open habitats essential for both the wasp and its hosts.
Where does nordguldstekel live?
nordguldstekel 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 nordguldstekel?
The main threats to nordguldstekel 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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