Blackthorn Aurora Moth
Rhagades pruni
Rhagades pruni is a species of moth of the family Zygaenidae. It is found in most of Europe up to East Asia, including Japan.
30
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Zygaenidae
Genus
Rhagades
Blackthorn Aurora Moth belongs to the family Zygaenidae, order Lepidoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Rhagades pruni is a species of moth of the family Zygaenidae. It is found in most of Europe up to East Asia, including Japan.
The Blackthorn Aurora Moth faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized blackthorn scrubland habitats. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional land management practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding and foraging sites.
Key Facts
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
The Blackthorn Aurora Moth faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized blackthorn scrubland habitats. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional land management practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding and foraging sites.
Agricultural intensification
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Changes in traditional land management
Climate change impacts on host plant distribution
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Found in 30 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). Blackthorn Aurora Moth (Rhagades pruni). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/blackthorn-aurora-moth