Pashford Pot Beetle
CR

Pashford Pot Beetle

Cryptocephalus exiguus

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.

The Pashford Pot Beetle faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this specialized beetle requires, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades the quality of remaining suitable sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits calcareous grasslands, chalk downs, and limestone quarries with sparse vegetation and exposed soil patches. Requires specific host plants in the Asteraceae family and well-drained soils with particular moisture and temperature regimes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pashford Pot Beetle classified as Critically Endangered?
Pashford Pot Beetle 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. The Pashford Pot Beetle faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this specialized beetle requires, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades the quality of remaining suitable sites.
Where does Pashford Pot Beetle live?
Pashford Pot Beetle 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 Pashford Pot Beetle?
The main threats to Pashford Pot Beetle 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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