VU

griffelsavblomfluga

Ceriana conopsoides

UnknownLCEULCEU

Overview

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

Ceriana conopsoides faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through intensive forestry practices that remove the dead wood and tree hollows essential for its larval development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns that this hoverfly depends on for successful reproduction. The species' limited dispersal ability and highly specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized hoverfly inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly those with abundant dead wood, tree hollows, and sap runs. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including stable moisture levels and the presence of decaying organic matter where its larvae develop.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is griffelsavblomfluga classified as Vulnerable?
griffelsavblomfluga 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. Ceriana conopsoides faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, particularly through intensive forestry practices that remove the dead wood and tree hollows essential for its larval development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes and temperature patterns that this hoverfly depends on for successful reproduction. The species' limited dispersal ability and highly specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation.
Where does griffelsavblomfluga live?
griffelsavblomfluga occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Austria, and Azerbaijan (plus 29 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 griffelsavblomfluga?
The main threats to griffelsavblomfluga 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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