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
2012
ASCENSION ISLAND ENDEMIC INVERTEBRATES PROJECT
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Ascension Island is small, volcanic 88 sq km island in the Atlantic ocean, with a population of roughly 880 residents, and it is a UK overseas territory.
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Rarity: Ascension Island has over 30 endemic invertebrates, which includes the incredible Giant Pseudoscorpion Garypus titanius (pictured - credited to Nicola Weber), which is the world's largest Pseudoscorpion.
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Causes of decline: Ascension Island's invertebrates are threatened by invasive plants and animals, and the destruction and degradation of their habitats.
Threats to the endemic invertebrates of Ascension Island, 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 project on the island's endemic invertebrates DPLUS135. Providing specialist invertebrate advice, conservation planning skills and increased capacity for conservation delivery.