Vraie Lepture noire
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Vraie Lepture noire

Leptura aethiops

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

Overview

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

Leptura aethiops faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat loss from deforestation and forest fragmentation across its European range. The species' dependence on mature deciduous and mixed forests with specific deadwood requirements makes it particularly vulnerable to intensive forest management practices and climate change impacts on forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly beech and oak woodlands with abundant deadwood and fallen logs. The species requires old-growth forest characteristics including standing dead trees and decaying wood substrates for larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vraie Lepture noire classified as Critically Endangered?
Vraie Lepture noire 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. Leptura aethiops faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat loss from deforestation and forest fragmentation across its European range. The species' dependence on mature deciduous and mixed forests with specific deadwood requirements makes it particularly vulnerable to intensive forest management practices and climate change impacts on forest ecosystems.
Where does Vraie Lepture noire live?
Vraie Lepture noire 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 Vraie Lepture noire?
The main threats to Vraie Lepture noire 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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