Eupithecia immundata
VU

Eupithecia immundata

Unknown

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Eupithecia immundata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, where its larvae depend on specific host plants including Actaea species (baneberries). Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of both the moth and its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles. Forest fragmentation and intensive forestry practices further reduce the availability of suitable breeding sites across its European range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands across Europe, particularly favoring areas with rich understory vegetation where its host plants, including Actaea spicata (baneberry), naturally occur. The moth requires mature forest ecosystems with stable microclimates and diverse plant communities to support its specialized larval feeding requirements.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eupithecia immundata classified as Vulnerable?
Eupithecia immundata 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. Eupithecia immundata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments, where its larvae depend on specific host plants including Actaea species (baneberries). Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of both the moth and its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles. Forest fragmentation and intensive forestry practices further reduce the availability of suitable breeding sites across its European range.
Where does Eupithecia immundata live?
Eupithecia immundata occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (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 Eupithecia immundata?
The main threats to Eupithecia immundata 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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