moerasgrashalmdansvlieg
VU

moerasgrashalmdansvlieg

Hybos femoratus

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Hybos femoratus faces severe habitat degradation due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across its European range. The species' specialized dependence on marshy grasslands makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes and conversion of wetlands to intensive agriculture. Climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate moisture balance required for its breeding habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dance fly species inhabits marshy grasslands, wet meadows, and the margins of freshwater wetlands across Europe. It requires areas with high moisture content and specific vegetation structure that supports its predatory lifestyle and breeding requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is moerasgrashalmdansvlieg classified as Vulnerable?
moerasgrashalmdansvlieg 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. Hybos femoratus faces severe habitat degradation due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across its European range. The species' specialized dependence on marshy grasslands makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes and conversion of wetlands to intensive agriculture. Climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate moisture balance required for its breeding habitat.
Where does moerasgrashalmdansvlieg live?
moerasgrashalmdansvlieg occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Denmark (plus 15 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 moerasgrashalmdansvlieg?
The main threats to moerasgrashalmdansvlieg 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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