Epicypta limnophila
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Epicypta limnophila faces significant pressure from wetland habitat degradation and loss across its limited range. Agricultural expansion and urban development have reduced suitable breeding sites, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge compromises the aquatic environments essential for its larval development. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate moisture balance required by this wetland-dependent species.
Habitat
This species inhabits freshwater wetlands, marshes, and the margins of slow-moving streams where vegetation provides shelter and breeding opportunities. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water with abundant aquatic vegetation for successful larval development.
Other threatened species in Mycetophilidae
Threatened in Denmark
Frequently asked questions
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