ENEndangered
Barred Brown Clothes Moth
Stenoptinea cyaneimarmorella
Unknown
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Overview
Stenoptinea cyaneimarmorella is a moth belonging to the family Tineidae. The species was first described by Pierre Millière in 1854.
The Barred Brown Clothes Moth faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from urban development and agricultural intensification in its limited range. Climate change and pollution further threaten the specialized microhabitats this species requires for survival.
Other threatened species in Meessiidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Barred Brown Clothes Moth classified as Endangered?
Barred Brown Clothes Moth 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. The Barred Brown Clothes Moth faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from urban development and agricultural intensification in its limited range. Climate change and pollution further threaten the specialized microhabitats this species requires for survival.
Where does Barred Brown Clothes Moth live?
Barred Brown Clothes Moth occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 19 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 Barred Brown Clothes Moth?
The main threats to Barred Brown Clothes Moth 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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