primulagitje
VU

primulagitje

Cheilosia antiqua

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

Overview

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

Cheilosia antiqua faces severe habitat degradation due to the decline of its host plant, Primula scandinavica, which is restricted to specific alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures alter the delicate ecological conditions required for both the hoverfly and its associated primrose populations. The species' extremely limited geographic range in Scandinavia makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized hoverfly inhabits alpine and subalpine meadows in Scandinavia, specifically areas where its host plant Primula scandinavica grows. The species is restricted to high-elevation environments with specific moisture and temperature conditions typical of northern European mountain ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is primulagitje classified as Vulnerable?
primulagitje 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. Cheilosia antiqua faces severe habitat degradation due to the decline of its host plant, Primula scandinavica, which is restricted to specific alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures alter the delicate ecological conditions required for both the hoverfly and its associated primrose populations. The species' extremely limited geographic range in Scandinavia makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.
Where does primulagitje live?
primulagitje occurs in Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, and France (plus 10 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 primulagitje?
The main threats to primulagitje 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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