CR

Cheilosia varnensis

UnknownCREUCREU

Overview

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

Cheilosia varnensis faces severe threats from urban development and coastal infrastructure expansion along the Black Sea coast, which has destroyed much of its specialized habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and pollution from industrial activities in the Varna region of Bulgaria.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hoverfly species is endemic to coastal areas near Varna, Bulgaria, where it inhabits specialized Mediterranean scrubland and coastal grassland ecosystems. The species appears to be closely associated with specific flowering plants in these coastal habitats.

Forest· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cheilosia varnensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Cheilosia varnensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Cheilosia varnensis faces severe threats from urban development and coastal infrastructure expansion along the Black Sea coast, which has destroyed much of its specialized habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and pollution from industrial activities in the Varna region of Bulgaria.
Where does Cheilosia varnensis live?
Cheilosia varnensis occurs in Bulgaria, and Germany. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cheilosia varnensis?
The main threats to Cheilosia varnensis are 1.1, 1.2, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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