Black Sober
Anacampsis temerella
Anacampsis temerella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae, found in most of Europe, except Belgium, Switzerland, the Iberian Peninsula and the Balkan Peninsula.
13
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Gelechiidae
Genus
Anacampsis
Black Sober belongs to the family Gelechiidae, order Lepidoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
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.
Agricultural intensification and pesticide use
Urban development and habitat fragmentation
Climate change affecting host plant availability
Light pollution disrupting nocturnal behavior
Loss of traditional grassland management practices
Found in 13 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Black Sober (Anacampsis temerella). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/black-sober