Broken-banded Wasp-hoverfly
Chrysotoxum octomaculatum
Chrysotoxum octomaculatum, the broken-banded wasp-hoverfly, is a species of hoverfly within the genus Chrysotoxum and family Syrphidae.
24
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae
Genus
Chrysotoxum
Broken-banded Wasp-hoverfly belongs to the family Syrphidae, order Diptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Chrysotoxum octomaculatum, the broken-banded wasp-hoverfly, is a species of hoverfly within the genus Chrysotoxum and family Syrphidae.
The Broken-banded Wasp-hoverfly faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification and urbanization across its European range. Climate change is altering the distribution and phenology of both the species and its host plants, while pesticide use in agricultural areas directly impacts populations and reduces prey availability.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits flower-rich grasslands, meadows, woodland edges, and scrubland across Europe, particularly favoring areas with abundant umbelliferous plants and other nectar sources. Adults are typically found in semi-natural habitats including chalk downs, limestone grasslands, and forest clearings from lowland to montane elevations.
Threats
Habitat loss from agricultural intensification
Loss of flower-rich grasslands and meadows
Pesticide use reducing prey populations
Climate change affecting host plant availability
Urbanization and land use change
Found in 24 Countries
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (VU).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | NTNear Threatened | VUVulnerable | Lower local risk |
| EU | NTNear Threatened | VUVulnerable | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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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
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Broken-banded Wasp-hoverfly (Chrysotoxum octomaculatum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/broken-banded-wasp-hoverfly