VU

Syrphus nitidifrons

UnknownLCEULCEU

Overview

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

The Onderbroken-bandzweefvlieg faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of mature deciduous forests with the specific microhabitat conditions this hoverfly requires. Climate change may be altering the phenology of its host plants and prey species, disrupting critical ecological relationships.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits mature deciduous woodlands, particularly beech and oak forests with well-developed understory vegetation. It requires forest edges and clearings with abundant flowering plants for nectar feeding and specific tree species for larval development.

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syrphus nitidifrons classified as Vulnerable?
Syrphus nitidifrons 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 Onderbroken-bandzweefvlieg faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of mature deciduous forests with the specific microhabitat conditions this hoverfly requires. Climate change may be altering the phenology of its host plants and prey species, disrupting critical ecological relationships.
Where does Syrphus nitidifrons live?
Syrphus nitidifrons occurs in Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, and Poland (plus 3 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 Syrphus nitidifrons?
The main threats to Syrphus nitidifrons 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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