Phantom Hoverfly
CR

Phantom Hoverfly

Doros profuges

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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.

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phantom Hoverfly classified as Critically Endangered?
Phantom Hoverfly is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. 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.
Where does Phantom Hoverfly live?
Phantom Hoverfly occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, and Denmark (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 Phantom Hoverfly?
The main threats to Phantom Hoverfly 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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