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Cheilosia lucense

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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 lucense faces severe population decline due to habitat degradation in its restricted montane range. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available area. Agricultural intensification and grazing pressure in surrounding lowlands further fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hoverfly species inhabits montane grasslands and alpine meadows at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in the Cantabrian Mountains of northwestern Spain. It requires flower-rich meadows with specific host plants for larval development and is closely associated with traditional extensive grazing systems.

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cheilosia lucense classified as Endangered?
Cheilosia lucense 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 lucense faces severe population decline due to habitat degradation in its restricted montane range. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available area. Agricultural intensification and grazing pressure in surrounding lowlands further fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Cheilosia lucense live?
Cheilosia lucense occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cheilosia lucense?
The main threats to Cheilosia lucense 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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