Clouded Magpie
Abraxas sylvata
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Overview
Abraxas sylvata, the clouded magpie, is a Palearctic moth of the family Geometridae that was named by Giovanni Antonio Scopoli in 1763.
The Clouded Magpie faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation as deciduous and mixed woodlands are cleared for agriculture and urban development across its range. Climate change is altering the timing of host plant availability, disrupting the species' reproductive cycle and larval development. Pollution and pesticide use in agricultural areas adjacent to woodland habitats further threaten both adult moths and their caterpillars.
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly those dominated by oak, birch, and other broadleaf trees that serve as host plants for larvae. Also found in woodland edges, parks, and large gardens with mature trees, typically in areas with diverse understory vegetation.
Other threatened species in Geometridae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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