duinbollenzweefvlieg
VU

duinbollenzweefvlieg

Eumerus sabulonum

UnknownLCEULCEU

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Valter Jacinto, all rights reserved

Overview

Eumerus sabulonum is a species of hoverfly, from the family Syrphidae in the order Diptera.

The duinbollenzweefvlieg faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal dune ecosystems. Climate change and sea level rise pose additional risks to these narrow coastal habitats, while increased human development and recreational pressure in coastal areas further fragment and degrade suitable breeding sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

Coastal sand dunes and sandy areas near the sea, particularly areas with bulbous plants and flowering vegetation that serve as breeding and feeding sites. The species is closely associated with specific dune plant communities and requires undisturbed sandy substrates for larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is duinbollenzweefvlieg classified as Vulnerable?
duinbollenzweefvlieg 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. The duinbollenzweefvlieg faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal dune ecosystems. Climate change and sea level rise pose additional risks to these narrow coastal habitats, while increased human development and recreational pressure in coastal areas further fragment and degrade suitable breeding sites.
Where does duinbollenzweefvlieg live?
duinbollenzweefvlieg occurs in Afghanistan, Algeria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 11 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 duinbollenzweefvlieg?
The main threats to duinbollenzweefvlieg 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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