VU

Syntormon aulicus

Unknown

Overview

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

Syntormon aulicus faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Europe. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while pesticide applications in agricultural areas directly impact both the fly populations and their prey base. Climate change may further restrict suitable habitat availability in this already range-limited species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dolichopodid fly inhabits sandy coastal areas, riverine systems, and open grasslands with sparse vegetation in southeastern Europe. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including exposed sandy or muddy substrates where it hunts for small arthropod prey.

Other threatened species in Dolichopodidae

EN

Dolichopus notatus

Unknown
VU

Dolichopus lancearius

Unknown
VU

Chrysotus laesus

Unknown
VU

Thinophilus flavipalpis

Unknown

Threatened in Denmark

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

Lygephila craccae

Unknown
Common Fire SalamanderVU

Common Fire Salamander

Salamandra salamandra

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Syntormon aulicus classified as Vulnerable?
Syntormon aulicus 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. Syntormon aulicus faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Europe. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while pesticide applications in agricultural areas directly impact both the fly populations and their prey base. Climate change may further restrict suitable habitat availability in this already range-limited species.
Where does Syntormon aulicus live?
Syntormon aulicus occurs in Denmark, Sweden, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Syntormon aulicus?
The main threats to Syntormon aulicus 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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