liten lundpuckeldansfluga
Oedalea tibialis
Oedalea tibialis is a distinctive dance fly species characterized by its robust tibial segments and specialized predatory behavior. These small dipterans exhibit complex mating displays and serve as important predators of smaller flying insects in their ecosystems.
9
Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Hybotidae
Genus
Oedalea
liten lundpuckeldansfluga belongs to the family Hybotidae, order Diptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Oedalea tibialis is a distinctive dance fly species characterized by its robust tibial segments and specialized predatory behavior. These small dipterans exhibit complex mating displays and serve as important predators of smaller flying insects in their ecosystems. The species plays a crucial role in maintaining arthropod community balance in its specialized habitat niches.
Oedalea tibialis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its specialized wetland environments. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and water levels in the shallow, temporary pools this species requires for breeding. Pollution from agricultural runoff and pesticide use further degrades the quality of remaining suitable habitats.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits moist soil interfaces along stream banks and seepage areas where organic matter accumulates. Adults are typically found in the vegetation immediately adjacent to these wet zones, particularly in areas with partial canopy cover that maintain consistent humidity levels.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Oedalea tibialis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its specialized wetland environments. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and water levels in the shallow, temporary pools this species requires for breeding. Pollution from agricultural runoff and pesticide use further degrades the quality of remaining suitable habitats.
Drainage of temporary pools and wetlands
Habitat loss from agricultural intensification
Urban development and land conversion
Agricultural pollution and pesticide contamination
Climate change altering wetland hydrology
Found in 9 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). liten lundpuckeldansfluga (Oedalea tibialis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/liten-lundpuckeldansfluga