Two-spotted Holy Ground Beetle
CR

Two-spotted Holy Ground Beetle

Panagaeus bipustulatus

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Panagaeus bipustulatus faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' dependence on specific soil conditions and prey availability makes it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation and changes in land management practices.

Threat summary

Habitat

Open sandy soils, heathlands, coastal dunes, and sparsely vegetated areas with loose, well-drained substrates. The species requires areas with abundant ground-dwelling prey and minimal vegetation cover for successful foraging and reproduction.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Two-spotted Holy Ground Beetle classified as Critically Endangered?
Two-spotted Holy Ground 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. Panagaeus bipustulatus faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' dependence on specific soil conditions and prey availability makes it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation and changes in land management practices.
Where does Two-spotted Holy Ground Beetle live?
Two-spotted Holy Ground 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 Two-spotted Holy Ground Beetle?
The main threats to Two-spotted Holy Ground 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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