piemelkrieltje
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piemelkrieltje

Paragus tibialis

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paragus_tibialis

Overview

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

Paragus tibialis faces severe population decline primarily due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the flower-rich meadows and field margins essential for this hoverfly's survival. The species' dependence on specific host plants for larval development makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat homogenization and pesticide use. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the timing of flowering periods that adults rely on for nectar sources.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hoverfly species inhabits flower-rich grasslands, traditional hay meadows, and agricultural field margins across parts of Europe. Adults require diverse flowering plants for nectar while larvae develop in specific microhabitats associated with their host plant communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is piemelkrieltje classified as Endangered?
piemelkrieltje is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Paragus tibialis faces severe population decline primarily due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the flower-rich meadows and field margins essential for this hoverfly's survival. The species' dependence on specific host plants for larval development makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat homogenization and pesticide use. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the timing of flowering periods that adults rely on for nectar sources.
Where does piemelkrieltje live?
piemelkrieltje occurs in Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Algeria, Austria, Bulgaria, and Canada (plus 37 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 piemelkrieltje?
The main threats to piemelkrieltje 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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