Catastia marginea
VU

Catastia marginea

Local name: Diosie bordée

Unknown

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Luca Boscain, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Luca Boscain

Overview

Catastia marginea is a moth of the family Pyralidae. It was described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775 and is found in northern and central Europe and eastwards through Russia.

Catastia marginea faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and agricultural expansion across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment into natural areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth species inhabits grasslands, meadows, and agricultural margins where its host plants in the family Poaceae are present. It typically occurs in open habitats with native and cultivated grasses at various elevations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diosie bordée classified as Vulnerable?
Diosie bordée 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. Catastia marginea faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and agricultural expansion across its range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment into natural areas.
Where does Diosie bordée live?
Diosie bordée occurs in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Finland, France, and Georgia (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 Diosie bordée?
The main threats to Diosie bordée 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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