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Platycheirus muelleri

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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.

Platycheirus muelleri faces severe population decline due to the degradation and loss of its specialized wetland habitats across northern Europe. Agricultural intensification and drainage of peat bogs and marshy areas have eliminated critical breeding sites for this hoverfly species. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology of remaining wetland systems and potentially shifting the distribution of host plants essential for larval development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized hoverfly inhabits peat bogs, wet meadows, and marshy areas with abundant sphagnum moss and sedge communities. The species requires pristine wetland conditions with specific moisture levels and plant associations that support both adult feeding and larval development.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Platycheirus muelleri classified as Endangered?
Platycheirus muelleri 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. Platycheirus muelleri faces severe population decline due to the degradation and loss of its specialized wetland habitats across northern Europe. Agricultural intensification and drainage of peat bogs and marshy areas have eliminated critical breeding sites for this hoverfly species. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology of remaining wetland systems and potentially shifting the distribution of host plants essential for larval development.
Where does Platycheirus muelleri live?
Platycheirus muelleri occurs in France, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Platycheirus muelleri?
The main threats to Platycheirus muelleri 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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