Red-breasted Copra Beetle
VU

Red-breasted Copra Beetle

Necrobia ruficollis

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 Red-breasted Copra Beetle faces significant pressure from the decline of traditional copra production and dried meat processing facilities, which provide its primary breeding substrates. Modern food processing methods and synthetic preservation techniques have reduced the availability of suitable decomposing organic matter that this specialized scavenger depends upon. Additionally, widespread use of industrial pesticides in food storage and processing facilities directly impacts beetle populations through chemical contamination of their feeding sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized beetle inhabits copra processing facilities, dried meat storage areas, and other locations where decomposing organic matter accumulates. It is particularly associated with traditional food preservation sites in tropical and subtropical regions where coconut and meat drying operations provide suitable breeding substrates.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Red-breasted Copra Beetle classified as Vulnerable?
Red-breasted Copra Beetle 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. The Red-breasted Copra Beetle faces significant pressure from the decline of traditional copra production and dried meat processing facilities, which provide its primary breeding substrates. Modern food processing methods and synthetic preservation techniques have reduced the availability of suitable decomposing organic matter that this specialized scavenger depends upon. Additionally, widespread use of industrial pesticides in food storage and processing facilities directly impacts beetle populations through chemical contamination of their feeding sites.
Where does Red-breasted Copra Beetle live?
Red-breasted Copra Beetle occurs in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, and Canada (plus 37 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 Red-breasted Copra Beetle?
The main threats to Red-breasted Copra 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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