Rouwende gouden tor
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Rouwende gouden tor

Oxythyrea funesta

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Rouwende gouden tor faces severe population declines primarily due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the wildflower meadows and grasslands essential for its survival. Pesticide use and habitat fragmentation have reduced both adult feeding sites and larval development areas. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering flowering patterns of key nectar sources and shifting suitable habitat ranges northward.

Threat summary

Habitat

This beetle species inhabits flower-rich grasslands, meadows, and agricultural margins across Europe, particularly favoring areas with diverse wildflower communities. Adults are commonly found on composite flowers like daisies and thistles, while larvae develop in soil rich in organic matter.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rouwende gouden tor classified as Endangered?
Rouwende gouden tor is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Rouwende gouden tor faces severe population declines primarily due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the wildflower meadows and grasslands essential for its survival. Pesticide use and habitat fragmentation have reduced both adult feeding sites and larval development areas. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering flowering patterns of key nectar sources and shifting suitable habitat ranges northward.
Where does Rouwende gouden tor live?
Rouwende gouden tor occurs in Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, and Azerbaijan (plus 50 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 Rouwende gouden tor?
The main threats to Rouwende gouden tor 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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