VU

polarslamfluga

Eristalis gomojunovae

UnknownLCEULCEU

Overview

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

The polarslamfluga faces severe habitat degradation due to Arctic warming, which disrupts the delicate balance of wetland ecosystems essential for its larval development. Climate change is causing shifts in vegetation patterns and water availability in its specialized bog and fen habitats. Additionally, increased human activity in previously remote Arctic regions poses risks through habitat fragmentation and pollution.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Arctic hoverfly inhabits specialized wetland environments including bogs, fens, and marshy areas across northern Scandinavia and Russia. The species requires pristine water bodies with specific vegetation communities that support its aquatic larval stage.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is polarslamfluga classified as Vulnerable?
polarslamfluga 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. The polarslamfluga faces severe habitat degradation due to Arctic warming, which disrupts the delicate balance of wetland ecosystems essential for its larval development. Climate change is causing shifts in vegetation patterns and water availability in its specialized bog and fen habitats. Additionally, increased human activity in previously remote Arctic regions poses risks through habitat fragmentation and pollution.
Where does polarslamfluga live?
polarslamfluga occurs in Austria, Finland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to polarslamfluga?
The main threats to polarslamfluga 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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