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reliktmygga

Hyperoscelis eximia

Unknown

Overview

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

Hyperoscelis eximia faces severe threats from habitat destruction as its specialized wetland environments are drained for agricultural development and urban expansion. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns that could dry up the temporary pools and marshes essential for this species' breeding cycle. The species' limited dispersal ability and highly specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions when breeding sites are lost.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits temporary freshwater pools, coastal marshes, and seasonal wetlands in northern Europe, particularly favoring shallow, nutrient-rich waters with emergent vegetation. The larvae develop in these ephemeral aquatic environments, requiring specific water chemistry and temperature conditions for successful reproduction.

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reliktmygg

Synneuron annulipes

Unknown

Threatened in Finland

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VU

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Unknown
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knopphodeedderkopp

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is reliktmygga classified as Endangered?
reliktmygga 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. Hyperoscelis eximia faces severe threats from habitat destruction as its specialized wetland environments are drained for agricultural development and urban expansion. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns that could dry up the temporary pools and marshes essential for this species' breeding cycle. The species' limited dispersal ability and highly specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions when breeding sites are lost.
Where does reliktmygga live?
reliktmygga occurs in Finland, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to reliktmygga?
The main threats to reliktmygga 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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