Obscure graafwants
Ochetostethus opacus
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
11
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Hemiptera
Family
Cydnidae
Genus
Ochetostethus
Obscure graafwants belongs to the family Cydnidae, order Hemiptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Ochetostethus opacus faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation of remaining suitable areas.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodland edges, typically in areas with sparse vegetation and sandy or well-drained soils. It shows preference for disturbed habitats including field margins, abandoned agricultural land, and areas with low-intensity grazing.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Ochetostethus opacus faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation of remaining suitable areas.
Agricultural conversion and intensification
Habitat fragmentation
Urban and residential development
Climate change altering suitable habitat
Pesticide use in agricultural areas
Found in 11 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Obscure graafwants (Ochetostethus opacus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/obscure-graafwants