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Pipizella calabra

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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.

Pipizella calabra faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Mediterranean range, particularly through agricultural intensification and urban development in coastal and lowland areas. The species' specialized ecological requirements and limited distribution make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and increased extinction risk.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hoverfly species inhabits Mediterranean scrubland, coastal maquis, and semi-natural grasslands in southern Italy, particularly in Calabria. It requires areas with diverse flowering plants and is associated with traditional agricultural landscapes that maintain native vegetation corridors.

Shrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pipizella calabra classified as Vulnerable?
Pipizella calabra 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. Pipizella calabra faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Mediterranean range, particularly through agricultural intensification and urban development in coastal and lowland areas. The species' specialized ecological requirements and limited distribution make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and increased extinction risk.
Where does Pipizella calabra live?
Pipizella calabra occurs in France, and Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pipizella calabra?
The main threats to Pipizella calabra 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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