VU

kegelnarcisvlieg

Merodon avidus

UnknownLCEULCEU

Overview

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

Merodon avidus faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized relationship with specific bulbous plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in land use, as traditional flower-rich meadows are converted to monoculture farming or built environments. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the phenology of its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hoverfly species inhabits flower-rich grasslands, meadows, and woodland edges where its larval host plants, particularly bulbous species, are abundant. Adults require diverse flowering plants for nectar feeding, making them dependent on traditional extensive agricultural landscapes and semi-natural grasslands.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is kegelnarcisvlieg classified as Vulnerable?
kegelnarcisvlieg 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. Merodon avidus faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized relationship with specific bulbous plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in land use, as traditional flower-rich meadows are converted to monoculture farming or built environments. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the phenology of its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.
Where does kegelnarcisvlieg live?
kegelnarcisvlieg occurs in Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Cyprus (plus 20 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 kegelnarcisvlieg?
The main threats to kegelnarcisvlieg 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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