| Summary: | JUSTIFICATION: Megaselia miguelensis is an Azorean-endemic eutroglophile species known from a single island, S. Miguel (Azores, Portugal). It has a very small Extent of Occurrence (EOO = 4 km²) and Area of Occupancy (AOO = 4 km²). The species is very rare and only known from a single subpopulation in a single cave; with the area surrounding the cave being heavily impacted by human activities. The present situation of this species needs to be further assessed and further research is needed into its population, distribution, threats, ecology and life history. A habitat management plan is needed and one is anticipated to be developed during the coming years. We also suggest as future conservation measures the regular monitoring of the species and fencing the entrance of the cave where the species occurs. The species is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR).
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