VU

Platygaster litoralis

Unknown

Overview

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

Platygaster litoralis faces severe pressure from coastal development and habitat modification along its specialized littoral zones. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change threaten to inundate or alter the narrow band of coastal habitats this parasitoid wasp depends upon. Agricultural intensification in adjacent areas has reduced the availability of host insects, while pollution from urban runoff degrades the delicate coastal ecosystems where this species completes its life cycle.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized parasitoid wasp inhabits narrow coastal zones and littoral areas, particularly sandy shores, salt marshes, and coastal grasslands where it parasitizes specific host insects. The species requires stable coastal ecosystems with minimal disturbance to maintain viable populations of both the wasp and its host species.

Other threatened species in Platygastridae

VU

Trichacis nosferatus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Platygaster litoralis classified as Vulnerable?
Platygaster litoralis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Platygaster litoralis faces severe pressure from coastal development and habitat modification along its specialized littoral zones. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change threaten to inundate or alter the narrow band of coastal habitats this parasitoid wasp depends upon. Agricultural intensification in adjacent areas has reduced the availability of host insects, while pollution from urban runoff degrades the delicate coastal ecosystems where this species completes its life cycle.
Where does Platygaster litoralis live?
Platygaster litoralis 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 Platygaster litoralis?
The main threats to Platygaster litoralis 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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