geelbuikplatbek
Pipiza festiva
Pipiza festiva is a species of hoverfly, from the family Syrphidae, in the order Diptera.
26
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae
Genus
Pipiza
geelbuikplatbek belongs to the family Syrphidae, order Diptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
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.
Agricultural intensification
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Climate change impacts on habitat
Decline in native flowering plants
Loss of dead wood breeding sites
Found in 26 Countries
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (EN).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LCLeast Concern | ENEndangered | Lower local risk |
| EU | LCLeast Concern | ENEndangered | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). geelbuikplatbek (Pipiza festiva). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/geelbuikplatbek