Cheilosia nebulosa
VU

Cheilosia nebulosa

Local name: Väddblomfluga

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

Overview

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

Väddblomfluga faces severe habitat loss due to the decline of traditional hay meadows and flower-rich grasslands across Scandinavia. Agricultural intensification has eliminated many of the diverse flowering plants this hoverfly depends on for nectar, while changes in mowing regimes have disrupted its breeding cycle. Climate change poses additional pressure by altering the timing of flower blooms that the species relies on for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This hoverfly inhabits traditional hay meadows, flower-rich grasslands, and forest edges across Scandinavia, particularly areas with diverse native flowering plants. It requires undisturbed breeding sites with specific host plants and nectar sources that bloom throughout its active season.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Väddblomfluga classified as Vulnerable?
Väddblomfluga 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. Väddblomfluga faces severe habitat loss due to the decline of traditional hay meadows and flower-rich grasslands across Scandinavia. Agricultural intensification has eliminated many of the diverse flowering plants this hoverfly depends on for nectar, while changes in mowing regimes have disrupted its breeding cycle. Climate change poses additional pressure by altering the timing of flower blooms that the species relies on for survival.
Where does Väddblomfluga live?
Väddblomfluga occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 12 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 Väddblomfluga?
The main threats to Väddblomfluga 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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