Catoptria fulgidella
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Catoptria fulgidella

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Overview

Catoptria fulgidella is a species of moth in the family Crambidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1813. It is found in most of Europe, except Ireland, Great Britain, Ukraine, Slovenia, Croatia and Bulgaria.

Catoptria fulgidella faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification, drainage of wet meadows, and changes in traditional land management practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding and feeding habitats for this moth species.

Threat summary

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Catoptria fulgidella classified as Endangered?
Catoptria fulgidella 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. Catoptria fulgidella faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification, drainage of wet meadows, and changes in traditional land management practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding and feeding habitats for this moth species.
Where does Catoptria fulgidella live?
Catoptria fulgidella occurs in Belarus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, and Germany (plus 13 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 Catoptria fulgidella?
The main threats to Catoptria fulgidella 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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