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geelbuikplatbek
Pipiza festiva
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Overview
Pipiza festiva is a species of hoverfly, from the family Syrphidae, in the order Diptera.
Pipiza festiva, a hoverfly species, faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. Agricultural intensification and urbanization have reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites and nectar sources essential for this species' survival.
Other threatened species in Syrphidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
Why is geelbuikplatbek classified as Endangered?
geelbuikplatbek 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. Pipiza festiva, a hoverfly species, faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. Agricultural intensification and urbanization have reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites and nectar sources essential for this species' survival.
Where does geelbuikplatbek live?
geelbuikplatbek occurs in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 20 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 geelbuikplatbek?
The main threats to geelbuikplatbek 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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