Dicerca aenea
CR

Dicerca aenea

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 större asppraktbagge faces severe population declines due to the widespread loss and fragmentation of old-growth deciduous forests containing its host trees. Intensive forest management practices and urbanization have eliminated much of the mature aspen and poplar woodland habitat essential for this species' survival. Climate change further threatens remaining populations by altering forest composition and reducing suitable breeding sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mature deciduous and mixed forests dominated by aspen (Populus tremula) and other poplar species, particularly areas with sun-exposed dead or dying trees and coarse woody debris. The species requires old-growth forest conditions with sufficient dead wood for larval development in bark and sapwood.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dicerca aenea classified as Critically Endangered?
Dicerca aenea 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. The större asppraktbagge faces severe population declines due to the widespread loss and fragmentation of old-growth deciduous forests containing its host trees. Intensive forest management practices and urbanization have eliminated much of the mature aspen and poplar woodland habitat essential for this species' survival. Climate change further threatens remaining populations by altering forest composition and reducing suitable breeding sites.
Where does Dicerca aenea live?
Dicerca aenea 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 Dicerca aenea?
The main threats to Dicerca aenea 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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