Alsemvedermot
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Alsemvedermot

Hellinsia distinctus

Unknown

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Overview

Hellinsia distinctus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae that is found from Europe to India, Korea, Japan, China and Russia. Within Europe, it is found from Germany and the Benelux east to Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania, from Italy north to Fennoscandia, and in Greece, Estonia, Latvia and northern and central Russia.

Hellinsia distinctus faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Climate change and invasive species further threaten the specialized plant communities that this moth species depends upon for reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Alsemvedermot classified as Endangered?
Alsemvedermot is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Hellinsia distinctus faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Climate change and invasive species further threaten the specialized plant communities that this moth species depends upon for reproduction and survival.
Where does Alsemvedermot live?
Alsemvedermot occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 5 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Alsemvedermot?
The main threats to Alsemvedermot are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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