Hypoxystis pluviaria
VU

Hypoxystis pluviaria

Unknown

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Overview

Hypoxystis pluviaria is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found from Sweden and Finland, south to the Alps and east to Siberia and Mongolia.

Hypoxystis pluviaria faces significant pressure from habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development across its range. Climate change poses additional threats through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect the species' woodland habitats and host plant availability. Light pollution from increasing urbanization also disrupts the natural behavior patterns of this nocturnal moth species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, forest edges, parks, and gardens with abundant host plants including birch, alder, and other deciduous trees. It occurs primarily in temperate regions with suitable woodland cover and is associated with areas that maintain natural vegetation structure.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hypoxystis pluviaria classified as Vulnerable?
Hypoxystis pluviaria 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. Hypoxystis pluviaria faces significant pressure from habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development across its range. Climate change poses additional threats through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that affect the species' woodland habitats and host plant availability. Light pollution from increasing urbanization also disrupts the natural behavior patterns of this nocturnal moth species.
Where does Hypoxystis pluviaria live?
Hypoxystis pluviaria occurs in Austria, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 12 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 Hypoxystis pluviaria?
The main threats to Hypoxystis pluviaria 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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