agmyrvecklare
Aterpia sieversiana
Aterpia sieversiana is a moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. The species was first described by J.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Tortricidae
Genus
Aterpia
agmyrvecklare belongs to the family Tortricidae, order Lepidoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Aterpia sieversiana is a moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. The species was first described by J. H. Wilhelm von Nolcken in 1870.
Aterpia sieversiana faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and overgrazing in its native range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect the species' specialized habitat requirements. Conservation status may vary by region or assessment authority.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits dry steppes, rocky slopes, and semi-desert areas with sparse vegetation in Central Asia. It typically occurs at elevations between 500-2000m in areas with well-drained soils and limited human disturbance.
Threats
Agricultural expansion and land conversion
Overgrazing by livestock
Climate change impacts
Habitat fragmentation
Collection pressure
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). agmyrvecklare (Aterpia sieversiana). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/agmyrvecklare