Harpalus hirtipes
CR

Harpalus hirtipes

Local name: platt frölöpare

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Harpalus hirtipes faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation and changes in land management practices that alter soil conditions and prey availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sandy soils in coastal dunes, heathlands, and open grasslands with sparse vegetation. Also found in disturbed habitats including field margins, sandy paths, and areas with loose, well-drained substrates.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is platt frölöpare classified as Critically Endangered?
platt frölöpare 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. Harpalus hirtipes faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation and changes in land management practices that alter soil conditions and prey availability.
Where does platt frölöpare live?
platt frölöpare occurs in Austria, Belarus, Denmark, Estonia, France, and Germany (plus 8 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to platt frölöpare?
The main threats to platt frölöpare 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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