VU

Villa fasciata

Local name: mörkbårdad klarvingesvävfluga

Unknown

Overview

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

Villa fasciata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as traditional grazing practices decline across European grasslands and heathlands. The species' specialized parasitic lifestyle, targeting specific solitary bee hosts, makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in pollinator communities caused by agricultural intensification and pesticide use. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of both the fly and its host species, potentially disrupting critical timing for successful parasitism.

Threat summary

Habitat

Villa fasciata inhabits flower-rich grasslands, heathlands, and coastal dunes where its solitary bee hosts are abundant. The species requires areas with diverse flowering plants that support both adult feeding and the prey species needed by its parasitic larvae.

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is mörkbårdad klarvingesvävfluga classified as Vulnerable?
mörkbårdad klarvingesvävfluga 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. Villa fasciata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as traditional grazing practices decline across European grasslands and heathlands. The species' specialized parasitic lifestyle, targeting specific solitary bee hosts, makes it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in pollinator communities caused by agricultural intensification and pesticide use. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of both the fly and its host species, potentially disrupting critical timing for successful parasitism.
Where does mörkbårdad klarvingesvävfluga live?
mörkbårdad klarvingesvävfluga occurs in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, and Netherlands (plus 6 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 mörkbårdad klarvingesvävfluga?
The main threats to mörkbårdad klarvingesvävfluga 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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