Arichanna melanaria
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Arichanna melanaria

Local name: Boarmie tigrée (La)

Unknown

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Overview

Arichanna melanaria is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found over most of Europe, Mongolia, east to Japan. The wingspan is 36–42 mm. Adults are on wing from June to September depending on the location.

Arichanna melanaria, the Large Lace-border moth, is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized heathland and moorland environments. Climate change and changes in land management practices, particularly the reduction of traditional grazing and burning regimes, have further reduced suitable habitat availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Boarmie tigrée (La) classified as Endangered?
Boarmie tigrée (La) 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. Arichanna melanaria, the Large Lace-border moth, is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized heathland and moorland environments. Climate change and changes in land management practices, particularly the reduction of traditional grazing and burning regimes, have further reduced suitable habitat availability.
Where does Boarmie tigrée (La) live?
Boarmie tigrée (La) occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, and Czechia (plus 18 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 Boarmie tigrée (La)?
The main threats to Boarmie tigrée (La) 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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