Neides tipularius
VU

Neides tipularius

Local name: Styltetæge

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.

Neides tipularius faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development across its European range. The species' dependence on specific wetland vegetation communities makes it particularly vulnerable to drainage of marshes and changes in water management regimes. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes, potentially disrupting the delicate moisture conditions required for its host plants and breeding success.

Threat summary

Habitat

Neides tipularius inhabits wetland margins, marshy areas, and damp grasslands where it feeds on sedges and other moisture-loving plants. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with consistent moisture levels and diverse vegetation structure typical of undisturbed wetland ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Styltetæge classified as Vulnerable?
Styltetæge 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. Neides tipularius faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development across its European range. The species' dependence on specific wetland vegetation communities makes it particularly vulnerable to drainage of marshes and changes in water management regimes. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes, potentially disrupting the delicate moisture conditions required for its host plants and breeding success.
Where does Styltetæge live?
Styltetæge occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Czechia (plus 25 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 Styltetæge?
The main threats to Styltetæge 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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