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Vikkehvepsebi

Nomada villosa

UnknownNTEU

Overview

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

Nomada villosa faces severe population declines primarily due to the loss of its specialized host bee species, which are themselves threatened by habitat fragmentation and agricultural intensification. The species' parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to cascading effects when host populations collapse, as it cannot survive without specific Andrena bee species to parasitize. Climate change further compounds these pressures by altering flowering phenology and disrupting the precise timing required for successful brood parasitism.

Threat summary

Habitat

Nomada villosa inhabits open sandy areas, coastal dunes, and heathlands where its host Andrena bee species nest in exposed soil. The species requires proximity to diverse wildflower meadows that support both the host bees and provide nectar sources for adult cuckoo bees.

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VU

Guernsey Nomad Bee

Nomada similis

Unknown
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Flat-ridged Nomad Bee

Nomada obtusifrons

Unknown
CR

Nomada siciliensis

Unknown
Anthophore estivaleCR

Anthophore estivale

Anthophora aestivalis

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Threatened in Austria

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

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CR

Sorbus cucullifera

Unknown
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
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Olive Skipper

Pyrgus serratulae

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Vikkehvepsebi classified as Endangered?
Vikkehvepsebi is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Nomada villosa faces severe population declines primarily due to the loss of its specialized host bee species, which are themselves threatened by habitat fragmentation and agricultural intensification. The species' parasitic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to cascading effects when host populations collapse, as it cannot survive without specific Andrena bee species to parasitize. Climate change further compounds these pressures by altering flowering phenology and disrupting the precise timing required for successful brood parasitism.
Where does Vikkehvepsebi live?
Vikkehvepsebi occurs in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Netherlands (plus 5 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 Vikkehvepsebi?
The main threats to Vikkehvepsebi 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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