Bog-rush Fanner
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Bog-rush Fanner

Glyphipterix schoenicolella

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Overview

Glyphipterix schoenicolella is a species of moth of the family Glyphipterigidae. It is found in the Netherlands, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom and Sweden.

The Bog-rush Fanner is primarily threatened by habitat loss and degradation due to drainage and destruction of wetland areas for agriculture and development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature changes that affect the specialized bog ecosystems this species depends on.

Threat summary

Frequently asked questions

Why is Bog-rush Fanner classified as Endangered?
Bog-rush Fanner 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 Bog-rush Fanner is primarily threatened by habitat loss and degradation due to drainage and destruction of wetland areas for agriculture and development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature changes that affect the specialized bog ecosystems this species depends on.
Where does Bog-rush Fanner live?
Bog-rush Fanner occurs in Austria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, and Greece (plus 6 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 Bog-rush Fanner?
The main threats to Bog-rush Fanner 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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