Temnostoma apiforme
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Temnostoma apiforme

Local name: Bredbåndet vedsvirreflue

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Overview

Temnostoma apiforme is a species of hoverfly. Larva of this species feed in decaying wood of deciduous trees.

Temnostoma apiforme is declining primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and forest fragmentation, which eliminates the old-growth deciduous forests it requires for breeding. The species depends on specific microhabitats including tree holes and decaying wood in mature forest stands, making it particularly vulnerable to logging and forest management practices that remove dead and dying trees.

Threat summary

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bredbåndet vedsvirreflue classified as Endangered?
Bredbåndet vedsvirreflue is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Temnostoma apiforme is declining primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and forest fragmentation, which eliminates the old-growth deciduous forests it requires for breeding. The species depends on specific microhabitats including tree holes and decaying wood in mature forest stands, making it particularly vulnerable to logging and forest management practices that remove dead and dying trees.
Where does Bredbåndet vedsvirreflue live?
Bredbåndet vedsvirreflue occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czechia, and Denmark (plus 11 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 Bredbåndet vedsvirreflue?
The main threats to Bredbåndet vedsvirreflue 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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