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veenglimmer

Orthonevra intermedia

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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.

The veenglimmer faces severe habitat loss due to drainage and conversion of its specialized bog and fen environments for agriculture and development. Eutrophication from agricultural runoff degrades remaining wetland habitats by altering plant communities and water chemistry. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that can dry out the moisture-dependent peat bog ecosystems this hoverfly requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

The veenglimmer inhabits nutrient-poor wetland environments including sphagnum bogs, fens, and marshy areas with abundant moss coverage. This specialized hoverfly requires pristine wetland conditions with specific water chemistry and plant communities typical of undisturbed peatland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is veenglimmer classified as Endangered?
veenglimmer 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 veenglimmer faces severe habitat loss due to drainage and conversion of its specialized bog and fen environments for agriculture and development. Eutrophication from agricultural runoff degrades remaining wetland habitats by altering plant communities and water chemistry. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures that can dry out the moisture-dependent peat bog ecosystems this hoverfly requires.
Where does veenglimmer live?
veenglimmer occurs in Åland Islands, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, and Netherlands (plus 5 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 veenglimmer?
The main threats to veenglimmer 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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