bergnejlikmal
VU

bergnejlikmal

Klimeschiopsis kiningerella

Unknown

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

Overview

Klimeschiopsis kiningerella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Philogène Auguste Joseph Duponchel in 1843. It is found in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Greece, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Ukraine and Russia.

Klimeschiopsis kiningerella faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this specialized moth requires for survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry grasslands, scrublands, and forest edges in temperate regions of central Europe, typically at elevations between 200-800 meters. It shows preference for areas with specific host plants and requires undisturbed patches of native vegetation for successful breeding.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is bergnejlikmal classified as Vulnerable?
bergnejlikmal 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. Klimeschiopsis kiningerella faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this specialized moth requires for survival and reproduction.
Where does bergnejlikmal live?
bergnejlikmal occurs in Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, and Italy (plus 9 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 bergnejlikmal?
The main threats to bergnejlikmal 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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