Acleris quercinana
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Acleris quercinana

Local name: brun ekvårvecklare

Unknown

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Overview

Acleris quercinana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It was described by Zeller in 1849. It is found in most of Europe, Asia Minor and Iran.

The brun ekvårvecklare (Acleris quercinana) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation of oak woodlands, particularly ancient oak forests that support its specialized lifecycle. Climate change and forest management practices that favor younger tree stands over mature oak habitats further threaten this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is brun ekvårvecklare classified as Endangered?
brun ekvårvecklare 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 brun ekvårvecklare (Acleris quercinana) is declining primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation of oak woodlands, particularly ancient oak forests that support its specialized lifecycle. Climate change and forest management practices that favor younger tree stands over mature oak habitats further threaten this species' survival.
Where does brun ekvårvecklare live?
brun ekvårvecklare occurs in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, and France (plus 10 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 brun ekvårvecklare?
The main threats to brun ekvårvecklare 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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