CR

Merodon arundanus

UnknownCREUCREU

Overview

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

Merodon arundanus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural intensification and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition, while its restricted distribution leaves little room for population recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect both the hoverfly and its essential plant resources.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered hoverfly inhabits Mediterranean scrubland and grassland areas with specific flowering plants that serve as larval hosts. The species requires undisturbed natural vegetation communities within its highly restricted geographic range.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Merodon arundanus classified as Critically Endangered?
Merodon arundanus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Merodon arundanus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural intensification and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition, while its restricted distribution leaves little room for population recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect both the hoverfly and its essential plant resources.
Where does Merodon arundanus live?
Merodon arundanus occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Merodon arundanus?
The main threats to Merodon arundanus are 2.3, 6.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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