Coppery Long-horn
VU

Coppery Long-horn

Nemophora cupriacella

Unknown

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

Overview

Nemophora cupriacella is a moth of the family Adelidae that is found in most of Europe.

The Coppery Long-horn faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification, urbanization, and changes in woodland management practices. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, while light pollution disrupts the nocturnal behavior patterns essential for mating and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, forest edges, and scrubland areas where its larval host plants in the Fagaceae family (particularly oak and beech) are present. Adults are typically found in areas with a mosaic of woodland and open spaces that provide both breeding sites and nectar sources.

Threatened in Austria

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
Anthophore estivaleCR

Anthophore estivale

Anthophora aestivalis

Unknown
Adonis BlueVU

Adonis Blue

Lysandra bellargus

Unknown
agnhodeedderkoppCR

agnhodeedderkopp

Walckenaeria alticeps

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Coppery Long-horn classified as Vulnerable?
Coppery Long-horn is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Coppery Long-horn faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification, urbanization, and changes in woodland management practices. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, while light pollution disrupts the nocturnal behavior patterns essential for mating and reproduction.
Where does Coppery Long-horn live?
Coppery Long-horn occurs in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 16 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 Coppery Long-horn?
The main threats to Coppery Long-horn 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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