The threats include loss of habitat to succession, invasive plants such as Common Reed (Phragmites australis) and Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), or human activities that impact wetlands. Mosquito spraying is a potential threat to this and other wetland species in New York, but the seriousness of this threat is difficult to evaluate.

Invasive plants like Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) and Common Reed (Phragmites australis) are serious threats.

The life hisotry and feeding habits of this entire genus are very poorly known.