Phantom Hoverfly
Doros profuges
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
28
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae
Genus
Doros
Phantom Hoverfly belongs to the family Syrphidae, order Diptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The Phantom Hoverfly faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urbanization across its limited range. Climate change is altering the availability of its specialized host plants and disrupting the delicate ecological relationships this species depends on for survival.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits ancient woodlands, forest edges, and semi-natural grasslands with abundant flowering plants, particularly favoring areas with mature trees and diverse understory vegetation. The species requires specific microhabitats that support both adult nectar sources and larval development sites.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
The Phantom Hoverfly faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urbanization across its limited range. Climate change is altering the availability of its specialized host plants and disrupting the delicate ecological relationships this species depends on for survival.
Climate change impacts on host plant availability
Habitat loss from agricultural intensification
Urban development and land conversion
Fragmentation of remaining suitable habitat
Pesticide use in agricultural areas
Found in 28 Countries
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (CR).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LCLeast Concern | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
| EU | LCLeast Concern | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Phantom Hoverfly (Doros profuges). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/phantom-hoverfly