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polartigerfluge

Sericomyia jakutica

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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.

Sericomyia jakutica faces significant threats from climate change-induced habitat loss as Arctic and subarctic wetlands warm and dry. The species' specialized dependence on cold, boggy environments makes it particularly vulnerable to temperature increases that alter the hydrology and plant composition of its breeding sites. Industrial development and mining activities in northern regions further fragment and degrade the pristine wetland habitats this hoverfly requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Arctic hoverfly inhabits cold, wet boggy areas and marshy tundra environments across northern Eurasia and North America. The species requires pristine wetland habitats with specific plant communities and cool, humid microclimates typical of subarctic and boreal regions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is polartigerfluge classified as Vulnerable?
polartigerfluge 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. Sericomyia jakutica faces significant threats from climate change-induced habitat loss as Arctic and subarctic wetlands warm and dry. The species' specialized dependence on cold, boggy environments makes it particularly vulnerable to temperature increases that alter the hydrology and plant composition of its breeding sites. Industrial development and mining activities in northern regions further fragment and degrade the pristine wetland habitats this hoverfly requires.
Where does polartigerfluge live?
polartigerfluge occurs in Canada, 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 polartigerfluge?
The main threats to polartigerfluge 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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