Pedicia littoralis
Local name: brun hårögonharkrank
The brun hårögonharkrank (Pedicia littoralis) is a large crane fly species characterized by its brownish coloration and distinctively hairy compound eyes that give it its Swedish common name. These dipterans play important ecological roles as both decomposers in their larval stage and as prey for various predators including spiders, birds, and bats in their adult form.
11
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Pediciidae
Genus
Pedicia
Pedicia littoralis belongs to the family Pediciidae, order Diptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
The brun hårögonharkrank (Pedicia littoralis) is a large crane fly species characterized by its brownish coloration and distinctively hairy compound eyes that give it its Swedish common name. These dipterans play important ecological roles as both decomposers in their larval stage and as prey for various predators including spiders, birds, and bats in their adult form.
Pedicia littoralis faces significant threats from coastal habitat degradation and loss due to human development, pollution, and climate change impacts on shoreline ecosystems. The species' specialized requirements for specific moisture and substrate conditions in coastal environments make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Coastal wetlands, salt marshes, and littoral zones with specific moisture requirements and organic substrate conditions. The species typically inhabits areas near shorelines where freshwater meets saltwater environments.
Threats
Coastal habitat loss and degradation
Urban and industrial development
Climate change and sea level rise
Habitat fragmentation
Pollution of coastal wetlands
Found in 11 Countries
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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). Pedicia littoralis (Pedicia littoralis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/brun-harogonharkrank