Agriphila deliella
Local name: Crambus étroit
Agriphila deliella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in most of Europe and North Africa and from Anatolia to Afghanistan.
21
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Crambidae
Genus
Agriphila
Agriphila deliella belongs to the family Crambidae, order Lepidoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Agriphila deliella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in most of Europe and North Africa and from Anatolia to Afghanistan.
Crambus étroit faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its grassland habitats. Climate change and altered precipitation patterns are disrupting the delicate moisture balance required for its larval development in grass roots and stems.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits dry grasslands, meadows, and grassy slopes, particularly favoring areas with fine grasses where larvae can develop in grass stems and root systems. It occurs in both natural grasslands and semi-natural habitats including field margins and extensively managed pastures.
Threats
Agricultural intensification and grassland conversion
Urban development and habitat fragmentation
Climate change affecting moisture regimes
Overgrazing and grassland degradation
Pesticide use in agricultural areas
Found in 21 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Agriphila deliella (Agriphila deliella). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/crambus-etroit