Richard des prunes
CR

Richard des prunes

Ptosima undecimmaculata

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Ptosima undecimmaculata faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Mediterranean range. The species' dependence on specific host trees for larval development makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and degradation. Climate change is exacerbating these pressures by altering the distribution and health of its preferred woodland habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mediterranean oak woodlands, mixed deciduous forests, and scrubland areas where larvae develop in dead or dying branches of various tree species including oak, cherry, and other deciduous trees. Adults are found in sunny forest edges and clearings with abundant flowering plants for nectar feeding.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Richard des prunes classified as Critically Endangered?
Richard des prunes 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. Ptosima undecimmaculata faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Mediterranean range. The species' dependence on specific host trees for larval development makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and degradation. Climate change is exacerbating these pressures by altering the distribution and health of its preferred woodland habitats.
Where does Richard des prunes live?
Richard des prunes 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 Richard des prunes?
The main threats to Richard des prunes 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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