Vijfdoornkruiper
Harpalus modestus
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Carabidae
Genus
Harpalus
Vijfdoornkruiper belongs to the family Carabidae, order Coleoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Harpalus modestus faces severe population declines due to intensive agricultural practices and habitat conversion that have eliminated much of its specialized ground beetle habitat. The species is particularly vulnerable to pesticide applications and soil disturbance from modern farming techniques, while urban development continues to fragment remaining suitable areas.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Sandy soils, coastal dunes, heathlands, and sparsely vegetated areas with loose substrate suitable for burrowing. Also found in agricultural margins, grasslands, and disturbed ground with appropriate soil conditions.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Harpalus modestus faces severe population declines due to intensive agricultural practices and habitat conversion that have eliminated much of its specialized ground beetle habitat. The species is particularly vulnerable to pesticide applications and soil disturbance from modern farming techniques, while urban development continues to fragment remaining suitable areas.
Agricultural intensification and pesticide use
Habitat loss from urban development
Soil disturbance and cultivation practices
Climate change affecting soil conditions
Habitat fragmentation
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Vijfdoornkruiper (Harpalus modestus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/vijfdoornkruiper