blankbaksrovfluga
CR

blankbaksrovfluga

Stilpnogaster aemula

Unknown

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

Overview

Stilpnogaster aemula is a species of 'stiletto flies' belonging to the family Asilidae.

Stilpnogaster aemula, the blankbaksrovfluga, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is present in part of Europe (Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, former Yugoslavia and Switzerland).

==Description== Stilpnogaster aemula can reach a body length of about . Face is covered with pubescence and shows a narrow shiny longitudinal marking. Tergites and sternites are shiny black, with tomentose hind margins of each...

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Frequently asked questions

Why is blankbaksrovfluga classified as Critically Endangered?
blankbaksrovfluga 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. Stilpnogaster aemula, the blankbaksrovfluga, faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does blankbaksrovfluga live?
blankbaksrovfluga occurs in Albania, Austria, Czechia, France, Germany, and Italy (plus 3 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 blankbaksrovfluga?
The main threats to blankbaksrovfluga 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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