Pied-winged Robberfly
Pamponerus germanicus
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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 Pied-winged Robberfly faces significant pressure from habitat degradation across its European range, particularly the loss of traditional heathland and sandy grassland ecosystems. Agricultural intensification and urban development have fragmented its specialized hunting grounds, while changes in grazing regimes have altered the open, sparse vegetation structure this aerial predator requires for successful prey capture.
Habitat
This robberfly inhabits open, sandy heathlands, coastal dunes, and sparse grasslands with scattered bare ground patches across central and northern Europe. It requires areas with low vegetation density and exposed sandy or gravelly substrates that provide optimal hunting perches and nesting sites.
Other threatened species in Asilidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
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