heenzweefvlieg
VU

heenzweefvlieg

Lejops vittatus

UnknownVUEUVUEU

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

Overview

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

Lejops vittatus faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of suitable breeding sites. Agricultural intensification and urbanization have reduced the availability of flower-rich meadows and woodland edges essential for this hoverfly's lifecycle. Climate change may be altering the timing of flowering periods, disrupting the synchronization between adult emergence and nectar availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hoverfly species inhabits flower-rich meadows, woodland edges, and semi-natural grasslands across parts of Europe. Adults require diverse flowering plants for nectar feeding, while larvae develop in decaying organic matter in woodland soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is heenzweefvlieg classified as Vulnerable?
heenzweefvlieg 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. Lejops vittatus faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of suitable breeding sites. Agricultural intensification and urbanization have reduced the availability of flower-rich meadows and woodland edges essential for this hoverfly's lifecycle. Climate change may be altering the timing of flowering periods, disrupting the synchronization between adult emergence and nectar availability.
Where does heenzweefvlieg live?
heenzweefvlieg occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 14 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 heenzweefvlieg?
The main threats to heenzweefvlieg 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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