Barberry Carpet
VU

Barberry Carpet

Pareulype berberata

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareulype_berberata

Overview

Pareulype berberata, the barberry carpet moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Austrian lepidopterists, Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. The moth is found in Africa, Asia and Europe.

The Barberry Carpet faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation as its specialized woodland and scrubland habitats are increasingly fragmented by agricultural expansion and urban development. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, particularly barberry species, disrupting the moth's reproductive cycle and larval development.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits woodland edges, scrubland, hedgerows, and gardens where barberry shrubs (Berberis species) grow, typically in calcareous soils and semi-natural habitats. The species requires areas with sufficient barberry coverage for larval development, often found in traditional countryside landscapes with mixed woodland and open areas.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Barberry Carpet classified as Vulnerable?
Barberry Carpet is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Barberry Carpet faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation as its specialized woodland and scrubland habitats are increasingly fragmented by agricultural expansion and urban development. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, particularly barberry species, disrupting the moth's reproductive cycle and larval development.
Where does Barberry Carpet live?
Barberry Carpet occurs in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 21 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 Barberry Carpet?
The main threats to Barberry Carpet 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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