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praktblomfluga

Caliprobola speciosa

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

Overview

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

Caliprobola speciosa faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this specialized flower fly requires for breeding and larval development. The species' narrow ecological niche and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized flower fly inhabits flower-rich meadows, forest edges, and traditional agricultural landscapes in Scandinavia, particularly areas with diverse wildflower communities. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including adequate moisture levels and the presence of particular flowering plants for both adult feeding and larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is praktblomfluga classified as Endangered?
praktblomfluga 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. Caliprobola speciosa faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this specialized flower fly requires for breeding and larval development. The species' narrow ecological niche and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does praktblomfluga live?
praktblomfluga occurs in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, and Denmark (plus 23 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 praktblomfluga?
The main threats to praktblomfluga 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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