Broom-tip
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Broom-tip

Chesias rufata

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesias_rufata

Overview

Chesias rufata, the broom-tip, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775. It has a wide range in central and western Europe, including Great Britain and Ireland. It is also found from Morocco to Asia Minor.The species prefers heaths, bushy slopes and rocky valleys which favour its foodplants. It is found up to 1,500m in the Alps.

Chesias rufata faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized woodland habitats. Climate change and fragmentation of remaining forest patches further threaten this moth species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Broom-tip classified as Endangered?
Broom-tip 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. Chesias rufata faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized woodland habitats. Climate change and fragmentation of remaining forest patches further threaten this moth species' survival.
Where does Broom-tip live?
Broom-tip occurs in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, and Denmark (plus 21 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 Broom-tip?
The main threats to Broom-tip 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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