Stink Fly
EN

Stink Fly

Coenomyia ferruginea

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Stink Fly faces severe population declines primarily due to the destruction and fragmentation of old-growth forest habitats across its limited range. Agricultural expansion and urban development have eliminated critical breeding sites, while climate change is altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for larval development in decaying wood substrates. The species' specialized ecological requirements and slow reproductive cycle make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are extirpated.

Threat summary

Habitat

Coenomyia ferruginea inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly those with abundant dead and decaying wood where larvae develop. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including high humidity levels and stable temperatures found in undisturbed forest ecosystems.

Threatened in Albania

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

Lygephila craccae

Unknown
CR

Struga Trout

Salmo balcanicus

Unknown
EN

Niceforonia adenobrachia

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Stink Fly classified as Endangered?
Stink Fly 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. The Stink Fly faces severe population declines primarily due to the destruction and fragmentation of old-growth forest habitats across its limited range. Agricultural expansion and urban development have eliminated critical breeding sites, while climate change is altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for larval development in decaying wood substrates. The species' specialized ecological requirements and slow reproductive cycle make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are extirpated.
Where does Stink Fly live?
Stink Fly occurs in Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Bulgaria (plus 21 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 Stink Fly?
The main threats to Stink Fly 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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