VU

Palloptera bimaculata

Unknown

Overview

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

Palloptera bimaculata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. The species' dependence on specific moisture conditions and decaying organic matter makes it particularly vulnerable to drainage of wetlands and changes in water management practices. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites, while climate-induced changes to precipitation patterns threaten the delicate hydrological balance these flies require.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits wetland margins, marshy areas, and riparian zones where decaying organic matter accumulates in consistently moist conditions. It is typically found in areas with dense vegetation near water bodies, including reed beds, sedge marshes, and the edges of slow-moving streams.

Other threatened species in Pallopteridae

EN

Palloptera formosa

Unknown

Threatened in Sweden

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
VU

Lesser White-fronted Goose

Anser erythropus

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Palloptera bimaculata classified as Vulnerable?
Palloptera bimaculata 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. Palloptera bimaculata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. The species' dependence on specific moisture conditions and decaying organic matter makes it particularly vulnerable to drainage of wetlands and changes in water management practices. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites, while climate-induced changes to precipitation patterns threaten the delicate hydrological balance these flies require.
Where does Palloptera bimaculata live?
Palloptera bimaculata occurs in Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Palloptera bimaculata?
The main threats to Palloptera bimaculata 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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