Sophronia chilonella
VU

Sophronia chilonella

Local name: dubbelstreckad näbbmal

Unknown

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

Overview

Sophronia chilonella is a species of moth in the family Gelechiidae, originally described by Treitschke in 1833. It is found in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Norway, Sweden, the Baltic region, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Greece.

Sophronia chilonella faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized microhabitats. Climate change and agricultural intensification are reducing the availability of suitable breeding sites and host plants, while the species' limited dispersal ability makes populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits grasslands, meadows, and agricultural margins where its host plants occur, typically in areas with specific microclimatic conditions. It requires undisturbed or lightly managed habitats that support the particular plant species on which its larvae depend.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is dubbelstreckad näbbmal classified as Vulnerable?
dubbelstreckad näbbmal 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. Sophronia chilonella faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized microhabitats. Climate change and agricultural intensification are reducing the availability of suitable breeding sites and host plants, while the species' limited dispersal ability makes populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.
Where does dubbelstreckad näbbmal live?
dubbelstreckad näbbmal occurs in Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 7 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 dubbelstreckad näbbmal?
The main threats to dubbelstreckad näbbmal 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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