Boloria acrocnema
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Boloria acrocnema faces severe habitat loss due to climate change-induced shifts in alpine meadow ecosystems, with warming temperatures forcing populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce. The species' dependence on specific host plants in subalpine and alpine zones makes it particularly vulnerable to altered precipitation patterns and extended drought periods that affect meadow composition.
Habitat
This butterfly inhabits subalpine and alpine meadows at elevations typically between 1,500-3,000 meters, preferring moist, flower-rich grasslands with abundant violet species that serve as larval host plants. The species requires a mosaic of meadow microhabitats including both sunny slopes for adult nectar feeding and cooler, more sheltered areas where host plants thrive.
