Dolichopus longitarsis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dolichopus longitarsis faces significant pressure from wetland habitat degradation and loss across its limited range. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable marshy areas and wet meadows essential for this species' survival. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial sources further compromises the quality of remaining habitats, affecting both the fly's breeding success and the abundance of prey species it depends upon.
Habitat
This long-legged fly species inhabits marshy areas, wet meadows, and the margins of freshwater bodies where it hunts for small insects. It requires areas with consistent moisture levels and abundant vegetation that supports diverse invertebrate prey communities.
Other threatened species in Dolichopodidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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