Flies
43 species of fly have become extinct in England in the last 200 years, 10 of which are shown below
Species: Belida angelicae
Extinct: 1936
Species: Clitellaria ephippium
Extinct: 1850
© John Reinecke
© Hectonichus
MONTSERRAT'S ENDEMIC INVERTEBRATES PROJECT
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Montserrat is small mountainous Caribbean island, part of the Lesser Antilles chain, and it is a UK overseas territory.
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Rarity: Montserrat has approx. 243 invertebrate species endemic to the Caribbean Islands
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Causes of decline: Montserrat's invertebrates are threatened by invasive plants and animals, and the destruction and degradation of their habitats.
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Photo: Texas wasp moth Horama panthalon (c) David Clements
​Threats to the endemic invertebrates of Montserrat, include:
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Invasive species, including introduced plants and animals.
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Loss and fragmentation of native habitat, the habitats on island are very unique but they are vulnerable to human pressures.
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Climate change impacts.
The Species Recovery Trust is supporting a Darwin Initiative projects on the island, providing specialist invertebrate advice, conservation planning skills and increased capacity for conservation delivery.
The support Includes focused monitoring and management of endemic pollinators.