Long-horned General
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Long-horned General

Stratiomys longicornis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratiomys_longicornis

Overview

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

The Long-horned General faces severe population declines primarily due to wetland habitat destruction and degradation across its European range. Agricultural intensification has eliminated many of the shallow, nutrient-rich pools and marshy areas essential for larval development. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further compromises the quality of remaining breeding sites, while climate change is altering the seasonal flooding patterns that this species depends upon for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This distinctive soldier fly inhabits shallow, temporary pools, marshy areas, and wetland margins with rich organic matter. The species requires clean, nutrient-rich water bodies for larval development, typically found in traditional agricultural landscapes with seasonal flooding patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Long-horned General classified as Endangered?
Long-horned General is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Long-horned General faces severe population declines primarily due to wetland habitat destruction and degradation across its European range. Agricultural intensification has eliminated many of the shallow, nutrient-rich pools and marshy areas essential for larval development. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further compromises the quality of remaining breeding sites, while climate change is altering the seasonal flooding patterns that this species depends upon for reproduction.
Where does Long-horned General live?
Long-horned General occurs in Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, and Belgium (plus 37 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 Long-horned General?
The main threats to Long-horned General 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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