Calyptra thalictri
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Calyptra thalictri

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Overview

Calyptra thalictri is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is native to the area ranging from Japan and Korea to China and Malaysia, west through the Urals to Southern Europe, but it has recently expanded its range to northern Europe. In 2000, it was observed in Finland and in 2008 it was recorded even further west, in Sweden.

Calyptra thalictri faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urbanization across its European range. Climate change is altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, particularly Thalictrum species, disrupting the moth's reproductive cycle and larval development.

Threat summary

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calyptra thalictri classified as Endangered?
Calyptra thalictri 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. Calyptra thalictri faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urbanization across its European range. Climate change is altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, particularly Thalictrum species, disrupting the moth's reproductive cycle and larval development.
Where does Calyptra thalictri live?
Calyptra thalictri occurs in Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Bulgaria, and China (plus 26 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 Calyptra thalictri?
The main threats to Calyptra thalictri 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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