Argyra grata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Argyra grata faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and urbanization across its range, which has led to the degradation and fragmentation of its preferred wetland and riparian habitats. The species is particularly vulnerable to pesticide use in agricultural areas, as these chemicals reduce the abundance of small flying insects that form its primary food source. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture levels critical for maintaining suitable breeding and foraging habitats.
Habitat
Argyra grata inhabits moist environments including wetland margins, riparian zones, and areas near streams and ponds where vegetation provides shelter and abundant small flying insects are available. The species shows a preference for partially shaded areas with dense herbaceous vegetation and access to water sources.
Other threatened species in Dolichopodidae
Threatened in Belarus
Frequently asked questions
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