VU

Xylota caeruleiventris

Local name: mørk vedblomsterfluge

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Overview

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

The mørk vedblomsterfluge faces severe habitat loss due to intensive forestry practices that remove the dead and decaying wood essential for its larval development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes of forest ecosystems, potentially reducing the availability of suitable breeding substrates. The species' specialized ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation in Scandinavian forests.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hoverfly species inhabits mature coniferous and mixed forests in Scandinavia, particularly areas with abundant dead and decaying wood. The larvae develop in rotting wood substrates, making the species dependent on forests with natural decay processes and minimal human disturbance.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is mørk vedblomsterfluge classified as Vulnerable?
mørk vedblomsterfluge 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. The mørk vedblomsterfluge faces severe habitat loss due to intensive forestry practices that remove the dead and decaying wood essential for its larval development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes of forest ecosystems, potentially reducing the availability of suitable breeding substrates. The species' specialized ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation in Scandinavian forests.
Where does mørk vedblomsterfluge live?
mørk vedblomsterfluge occurs in Austria, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, and Norway (plus 4 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 mørk vedblomsterfluge?
The main threats to mørk vedblomsterfluge 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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