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Cheilosia lenta

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Cheilosia lenta faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of its specialized host plants. The species' narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and land management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution and phenology of both the hoverfly and its associated plant species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cheilosia lenta inhabits specialized woodland edges, meadows, and grassland areas where its host plants occur. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with appropriate flowering plants for adult feeding and suitable substrates for larval development.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cheilosia lenta classified as Endangered?
Cheilosia lenta 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. Cheilosia lenta faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of its specialized host plants. The species' narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and land management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution and phenology of both the hoverfly and its associated plant species.
Where does Cheilosia lenta live?
Cheilosia lenta occurs in Greece, Hungary, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia (plus 2 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 Cheilosia lenta?
The main threats to Cheilosia lenta 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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