Neurigona erichsoni
Local name: blankgul trädstyltfluga
Neurigona erichsoni is a small metallic green dolichopodid fly with distinctive long legs and predatory habits. This specialized dipteran species plays an important ecological role as both predator of smaller arthropods and prey for insectivorous birds in forest ecosystems.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Dolichopodidae
Genus
Neurigona
Neurigona erichsoni belongs to the family Dolichopodidae, order Diptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Neurigona erichsoni is a small metallic green dolichopodid fly with distinctive long legs and predatory habits. This specialized dipteran species plays an important ecological role as both predator of smaller arthropods and prey for insectivorous birds in forest ecosystems. Adults are characterized by their iridescent coloration and agile hunting behavior on tree bark surfaces.
Neurigona erichsoni faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable wetland environments across its range. The species' dependence on specific moisture conditions and vegetation structure makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change and altered hydrological patterns further compound these pressures on remaining populations.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits moist environments including wetland margins, riparian zones, and areas with dense vegetation near water sources. It is typically found in locations with high humidity and specific microhabitat conditions that support its life cycle requirements.
Threats
Agricultural intensification and land conversion
Wetland habitat loss and degradation
Climate change affecting moisture regimes
Fragmentation of suitable habitat patches
Pollution and water quality degradation
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Neurigona erichsoni (Neurigona erichsoni). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/blankgul-tradstyltfluga