Nordische Mosaikjungfer
VU

Nordische Mosaikjungfer

Aeshna serrata

UnknownLCEULCEU

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

Overview

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

The Nordische Mosaikjungfer faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as its specialized bog and moorland breeding sites are drained for agriculture and peat extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology of these sensitive wetland ecosystems, potentially making them unsuitable for larval development. The species' restricted northern European range and dependence on pristine acidic waters makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dragonfly inhabits acidic bog pools, moorland ponds, and slow-flowing streams in northern European peatlands. The species requires pristine, nutrient-poor waters with abundant aquatic vegetation for larval development and nearby areas of heathland or forest for adult foraging.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nordische Mosaikjungfer classified as Vulnerable?
Nordische Mosaikjungfer 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 Nordische Mosaikjungfer faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as its specialized bog and moorland breeding sites are drained for agriculture and peat extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology of these sensitive wetland ecosystems, potentially making them unsuitable for larval development. The species' restricted northern European range and dependence on pristine acidic waters makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does Nordische Mosaikjungfer live?
Nordische Mosaikjungfer occurs in Åland Islands, Armenia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and Georgia (plus 9 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 Nordische Mosaikjungfer?
The main threats to Nordische Mosaikjungfer 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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