Odontomyia microleon
Local name: jaloasekärpänen
Odontomyia microleon is a small soldier fly species with a distinctive metallic green-bronze thorax and yellow abdominal markings that create a striking contrast against its dark body. Adults are typically found near wetland margins where they feed on nectar and play a role in pollination of marsh plants, while their larvae develop in organic-rich sediments of shallow water bodies.
11
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Stratiomyidae
Genus
Odontomyia
Odontomyia microleon belongs to the family Stratiomyidae, order Diptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Odontomyia microleon is a small soldier fly species with a distinctive metallic green-bronze thorax and yellow abdominal markings that create a striking contrast against its dark body. Adults are typically found near wetland margins where they feed on nectar and play a role in pollination of marsh plants, while their larvae develop in organic-rich sediments of shallow water bodies.
Odontomyia microleon faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and wetland drainage in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Odontomyia microleon inhabits the transitional zones between permanent water bodies and terrestrial environments, particularly favoring reed beds, sedge marshes, and the muddy margins of slow-flowing streams. The species requires areas with consistent moisture levels and abundant organic matter where larvae can complete their semi-aquatic development cycle.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Odontomyia microleon faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and wetland drainage in its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Agricultural intensification and land use change
Wetland drainage and water management
Climate change impacts on wetland ecosystems
Habitat fragmentation
Small population size and genetic bottlenecks
Found in 11 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Odontomyia microleon (Odontomyia microleon). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/jaloasekarpanen