Epistrophella coronata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Epistrophella coronata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific aphid prey make it particularly vulnerable to pesticide use in agricultural areas. Climate change is altering the distribution and abundance of its host plants and prey species, further constraining available habitat.
Habitat
This hoverfly species inhabits flower-rich grasslands, meadows, and woodland edges where its preferred aphid prey species are abundant. It requires diverse flowering plants for nectar feeding and specific host plants that support the aphid populations essential for larval development.
