VU

Wasp

Cerocephala rufa

Unknown

Overview

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

Cerocephala rufa faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized Mediterranean scrubland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have fragmented the dry, rocky hillsides where this wasp species establishes its ground-nesting colonies. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the flowering cycles of native plants upon which the species depends for nectar resources.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry Mediterranean scrublands and rocky hillsides with sparse vegetation, typically at elevations between 200-800 meters. It requires areas with suitable ground-nesting sites and access to native flowering plants for foraging.

Threatened in France

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Calidris ferruginea

Declining
CR

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Unknown
VU

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Unknown
VU

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Wasp classified as Vulnerable?
Wasp 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. Cerocephala rufa faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized Mediterranean scrubland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have fragmented the dry, rocky hillsides where this wasp species establishes its ground-nesting colonies. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the flowering cycles of native plants upon which the species depends for nectar resources.
Where does Wasp live?
Wasp occurs in France, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Wasp?
The main threats to Wasp 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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