myrvapenfluga
VU

myrvapenfluga

Clitellaria ephippium

Unknown

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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.

Clitellaria ephippium faces significant population declines primarily due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of pesticides that eliminate both the fly and its prey species. Habitat fragmentation from urban development has reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites, while climate change is altering the seasonal timing of emergence, potentially disrupting synchronization with food sources and mating cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This soldier fly species inhabits wetland margins, meadows, and agricultural areas where it requires both aquatic environments for larval development and terrestrial habitats with abundant prey insects. Adults are typically found near streams, ponds, and marshy areas with rich organic matter where larvae can develop in semi-aquatic conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is myrvapenfluga classified as Vulnerable?
myrvapenfluga 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. Clitellaria ephippium faces significant population declines primarily due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of pesticides that eliminate both the fly and its prey species. Habitat fragmentation from urban development has reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites, while climate change is altering the seasonal timing of emergence, potentially disrupting synchronization with food sources and mating cycles.
Where does myrvapenfluga live?
myrvapenfluga occurs in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Czechia (plus 22 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 myrvapenfluga?
The main threats to myrvapenfluga 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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