veggvedveps
VU

veggvedveps

Symmorphus allobrogus

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Symmorphus allobrogus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized montane environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable nesting sites and prey resources. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the elevation zones where this species can successfully reproduce and overwinter.

Threat summary

Habitat

This solitary wasp inhabits montane regions of central and southern Europe, typically found in rocky areas, alpine meadows, and forest edges at elevations between 800-2000 meters. The species requires access to both suitable nesting sites in wood or plant stems and hunting grounds where it can capture beetle larvae to provision its nests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is veggvedveps classified as Vulnerable?
veggvedveps 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. Symmorphus allobrogus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized montane environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable nesting sites and prey resources. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the elevation zones where this species can successfully reproduce and overwinter.
Where does veggvedveps live?
veggvedveps occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, and Finland (plus 12 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 veggvedveps?
The main threats to veggvedveps 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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