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Epistrophella coronata

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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.

Threat summary

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.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Epistrophella coronata classified as Endangered?
Epistrophella coronata is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. 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.
Where does Epistrophella coronata live?
Epistrophella coronata occurs in Greece, Italy, and Serbia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Epistrophella coronata?
The main threats to Epistrophella coronata 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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