VU

Trichonta lyrica

Unknown

Overview

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

Trichonta lyrica faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments, where drainage for agriculture and urban development has reduced suitable breeding sites. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent ecosystems this fungus gnat requires. Pollution from agricultural runoff and pesticide use in surrounding areas further compromises the delicate chemical balance of its habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized wetland environments, particularly areas with consistent moisture and organic matter accumulation. It is typically found in marshy areas, bog margins, and other waterlogged habitats where decomposing plant material provides suitable conditions for larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Trichonta lyrica classified as Vulnerable?
Trichonta lyrica 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. Trichonta lyrica faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments, where drainage for agriculture and urban development has reduced suitable breeding sites. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent ecosystems this fungus gnat requires. Pollution from agricultural runoff and pesticide use in surrounding areas further compromises the delicate chemical balance of its habitat.
Where does Trichonta lyrica live?
Trichonta lyrica occurs in Norway. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Trichonta lyrica?
The main threats to Trichonta lyrica 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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