ENEndangered
Copper-tipped Ermine
Pseudoswammerdamia combinella
Unknown
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Overview
Pseudoswammerdamia combinella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in Europe and Anatolia.
The Copper-tipped Ermine is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. Climate change and intensive forestry practices are reducing the availability of suitable host plants and breeding sites for this moth species.
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Copper-tipped Ermine classified as Endangered?
Copper-tipped Ermine 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 Copper-tipped Ermine is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. Climate change and intensive forestry practices are reducing the availability of suitable host plants and breeding sites for this moth species.
Where does Copper-tipped Ermine live?
Copper-tipped Ermine occurs in Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany, and Greece (plus 15 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 Copper-tipped Ermine?
The main threats to Copper-tipped Ermine 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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