Oxycera meigenii
VU

Oxycera meigenii

Local name: snedfläckig strömvapenfluga

Unknown

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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.

The snedfläckig strömvapenfluga faces severe habitat degradation due to water pollution and agricultural runoff affecting the pristine stream environments it requires for larval development. Channelization and modification of waterways have eliminated many suitable breeding sites, while climate change is altering the temperature and flow regimes of remaining streams. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to even minor environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized soldier fly inhabits clean, fast-flowing streams and small rivers with rocky substrates and abundant vegetation along the banks. The larvae develop in the sediments of these pristine aquatic environments, requiring high water quality and specific temperature ranges.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is snedfläckig strömvapenfluga classified as Vulnerable?
snedfläckig strömvapenfluga 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 snedfläckig strömvapenfluga faces severe habitat degradation due to water pollution and agricultural runoff affecting the pristine stream environments it requires for larval development. Channelization and modification of waterways have eliminated many suitable breeding sites, while climate change is altering the temperature and flow regimes of remaining streams. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to even minor environmental changes.
Where does snedfläckig strömvapenfluga live?
snedfläckig strömvapenfluga occurs in Afghanistan, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, and France (plus 13 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 snedfläckig strömvapenfluga?
The main threats to snedfläckig strömvapenfluga 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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