Cassida seladonia
CR

Cassida seladonia

Local name: ullörtssköldbagge

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.

Cassida seladonia faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in land use and management practices that reduce the availability of suitable vegetation.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodland edges where its host plants in the Asteraceae family occur. The species is typically found in calcareous grasslands and semi-natural habitats with sparse vegetation cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is ullörtssköldbagge classified as Critically Endangered?
ullörtssköldbagge 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. Cassida seladonia faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in land use and management practices that reduce the availability of suitable vegetation.
Where does ullörtssköldbagge live?
ullörtssköldbagge 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 ullörtssköldbagge?
The main threats to ullörtssköldbagge 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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