VU

Dixa maculata

Unknown

Overview

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

Dixa maculata faces significant threats from wetland habitat degradation and loss across its limited range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has compromised the quality of the pristine aquatic environments this species requires for larval development. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and temperature regimes further threaten the delicate hydrological balance of its breeding habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dixa maculata inhabits clean, slow-flowing streams and seepage areas with organic substrates, typically in forested or semi-forested environments. The larvae develop in shallow, well-oxygenated waters with abundant leaf litter and organic matter.

Threatened in Austria

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
EN

Pipizella nigriana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Dixa maculata classified as Vulnerable?
Dixa maculata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Dixa maculata faces significant threats from wetland habitat degradation and loss across its limited range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has compromised the quality of the pristine aquatic environments this species requires for larval development. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and temperature regimes further threaten the delicate hydrological balance of its breeding habitats.
Where does Dixa maculata live?
Dixa maculata occurs in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, and Isle of Man (plus 5 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 Dixa maculata?
The main threats to Dixa maculata 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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