Black Sober
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Black Sober

Anacampsis temerella

Unknown

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

Overview

Anacampsis temerella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae, found in most of Europe, except Belgium, Switzerland, the Iberian Peninsula and the Balkan Peninsula.

The Black Sober (Anacampsis temerella) faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Climate change is altering the phenology of its host plants, disrupting critical breeding cycles, while light pollution from expanding urban areas interferes with its nocturnal behavior patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Black Sober classified as Endangered?
Black Sober 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 Black Sober (Anacampsis temerella) faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Climate change is altering the phenology of its host plants, disrupting critical breeding cycles, while light pollution from expanding urban areas interferes with its nocturnal behavior patterns.
Where does Black Sober live?
Black Sober occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 7 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 Black Sober?
The main threats to Black Sober 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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