CRCritically Endangered
Bombyx des buissons (Le), Brune du Pissenlit (La)
Lemonia dumi
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Overview
Lemonia dumi is a species of moth of the family Brahmaeidae. It is found in scattered populations in Central Europe.
Lemonia dumi faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized heathland and scrubland ecosystems. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional land management practices have eliminated much of the species' required habitat across its European range.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bombyx des buissons (Le), Brune du Pissenlit (La) classified as Critically Endangered?
Bombyx des buissons (Le), Brune du Pissenlit (La) is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Lemonia dumi faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized heathland and scrubland ecosystems. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional land management practices have eliminated much of the species' required habitat across its European range.
Where does Bombyx des buissons (Le), Brune du Pissenlit (La) live?
Bombyx des buissons (Le), Brune du Pissenlit (La) occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bombyx des buissons (Le), Brune du Pissenlit (La)?
The main threats to Bombyx des buissons (Le), Brune du Pissenlit (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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