Dolichopus lancearius
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dolichopus lancearius faces severe habitat degradation due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across its limited European range. The species' specialized requirements for pristine riparian zones make it particularly vulnerable to water pollution and hydrological modifications. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought frequency in critical breeding areas.
Habitat
This long-legged fly species inhabits pristine wetland margins, particularly reed beds and marshy areas with clean, slow-moving water. It requires undisturbed riparian vegetation and is typically found in lowland freshwater habitats across northern and central Europe.
Other threatened species in Dolichopodidae
Threatened in Finland
Frequently asked questions
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