geelpootgitje
VU

geelpootgitje

Cheilosia flavipes

UnknownLCEULCEU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheilosia_albipila

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The geelpootgitje faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have eliminated many of the pristine bog and fen systems this hoverfly depends upon for breeding. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology of remaining wetland habitats, potentially making them unsuitable for the species' larval development.

Threat summary

Habitat

The geelpootgitje inhabits pristine wetland environments including bogs, fens, and marshy areas with specific vegetation communities. This specialized hoverfly requires undisturbed aquatic habitats with particular water chemistry and plant associations for successful larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is geelpootgitje classified as Vulnerable?
geelpootgitje is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The geelpootgitje faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have eliminated many of the pristine bog and fen systems this hoverfly depends upon for breeding. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology of remaining wetland habitats, potentially making them unsuitable for the species' larval development.
Where does geelpootgitje live?
geelpootgitje occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Denmark (plus 18 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 geelpootgitje?
The main threats to geelpootgitje 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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