CR

Hilara canescens

Unknown

Overview

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

Hilara canescens faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural intensification within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized breeding requirements in specific wetland microhabitats make it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes and water pollution. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture conditions required for larval development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dance fly species inhabits specialized wetland margins and riparian zones with specific moisture and vegetation requirements. It is typically found in areas with emergent vegetation near slow-moving water bodies where it can complete its aquatic larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hilara canescens classified as Critically Endangered?
Hilara canescens is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Hilara canescens faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural intensification within its extremely limited range. The species' specialized breeding requirements in specific wetland microhabitats make it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes and water pollution. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture conditions required for larval development.
Where does Hilara canescens live?
Hilara canescens occurs in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, and Poland (plus 2 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 Hilara canescens?
The main threats to Hilara canescens 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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