Temnostoma angustistriatum
CR

Temnostoma angustistriatum

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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.

Temnostoma angustistriatum faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized woodland environments. Climate change is altering the phenology of both the species and its host plants, disrupting critical breeding cycles. The species' narrow habitat requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed woodlands with abundant dead wood and tree hollows, particularly favoring mature forest edges and clearings with flowering plants. The species requires specific microhabitats including rotting tree stumps and fallen logs where larvae develop.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Temnostoma angustistriatum classified as Critically Endangered?
Temnostoma angustistriatum 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. Temnostoma angustistriatum faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized woodland environments. Climate change is altering the phenology of both the species and its host plants, disrupting critical breeding cycles. The species' narrow habitat requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation.
Where does Temnostoma angustistriatum live?
Temnostoma angustistriatum 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 Temnostoma angustistriatum?
The main threats to Temnostoma angustistriatum 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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