VU

Common Barkbug

Aneurus laevis

Unknown

Overview

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

The slät lövbarkskinnbagge faces severe population declines primarily due to the loss of old-growth deciduous forests containing its specialized host trees. Modern forestry practices that remove dead and dying trees eliminate the fungal substrates essential for this species' survival. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering forest composition and reducing the availability of suitable microhabitats beneath loose bark.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized bark bug inhabits old-growth deciduous forests, particularly those with mature oak, beech, and lime trees. It lives beneath loose bark where it feeds on fungal hyphae and requires the specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed forest environments.

Other threatened species in Aradidae

Aradus betulaeVU

Aradus betulae

Unknown
Aradus conspicuusCR

Aradus conspicuus

Unknown
EN

Aradus signaticornis

Unknown
Aradus lugubrisVU

Aradus lugubris

Unknown

Threatened in Armenia

Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

Lygephila craccae

Unknown
Asian HoubaraVU

Asian Houbara

Chlamydotis macqueenii

Declining
Blind SnailVU

Blind Snail

Cecilioides acicula

Unknown
EN

Zangezurian Cornflower

Psephellus zangezuri

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Common Barkbug classified as Vulnerable?
Common Barkbug 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 slät lövbarkskinnbagge faces severe population declines primarily due to the loss of old-growth deciduous forests containing its specialized host trees. Modern forestry practices that remove dead and dying trees eliminate the fungal substrates essential for this species' survival. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering forest composition and reducing the availability of suitable microhabitats beneath loose bark.
Where does Common Barkbug live?
Common Barkbug occurs in Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Croatia (plus 23 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 Common Barkbug?
The main threats to Common Barkbug 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.