Blue-eye
VU

Blue-eye

Erythromma lindenii

UnknownLCEULCEU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goblet-marked_damselfly

Overview

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

The Goblet-marked Damselfly faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of suitable breeding waters. Eutrophication from agricultural runoff and urban development has altered the water chemistry of many ponds and lakes where this species breeds, reducing the abundance of submerged vegetation essential for egg-laying. Climate change is shifting the species' range northward, fragmenting populations and reducing habitat connectivity across its European distribution.

Threat summary

Habitat

This damselfly inhabits well-vegetated ponds, lakes, and slow-flowing rivers with abundant submerged and floating vegetation, particularly favoring waters with water lilies and other broad-leaved aquatic plants. It requires clean, mesotrophic to slightly eutrophic waters with stable water levels and good water quality for successful reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Blue-eye classified as Vulnerable?
Blue-eye 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 Goblet-marked Damselfly faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of suitable breeding waters. Eutrophication from agricultural runoff and urban development has altered the water chemistry of many ponds and lakes where this species breeds, reducing the abundance of submerged vegetation essential for egg-laying. Climate change is shifting the species' range northward, fragmenting populations and reducing habitat connectivity across its European distribution.
Where does Blue-eye live?
Blue-eye occurs in Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, and Belgium (plus 32 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 Blue-eye?
The main threats to Blue-eye 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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