List of near threatened insects explained

In July 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed 301 near threatened insect species.^[1] Of all evaluated insect species, 5.0% are listed as near threatened. No subpopulations of insects have been evaluated by the IUCN.

This is a complete list of near threatened insect species and subspecies as evaluated by the IUCN.

Lepidoptera

Lepidoptera comprises moths and butterflies. There are 62 species in the order Lepidoptera assessed as near threatened.

Other Lepidoptera species

Beetles

There are 56 beetle species assessed as near threatened.

Other beetle species

Odonata

Odonata includes dragonflies and damselflies. There are 119 species in the order Odonata assessed as near threatened.

Other Odonata species

See also

• Lists of IUCN Red List near threatened species
• List of least concern insects
• List of vulnerable insects
• List of endangered insects
• List of critically endangered insects
• List of recently extinct insects
• List of data deficient insects

Notes and References

1. Web site: IUCN Red List version 2016.1. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). 4 July 2016.