VU

Euploea lacon

Unknown

Overview

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

Euploea lacon faces significant pressure from habitat destruction across its Southeast Asian range, particularly through deforestation and agricultural conversion of lowland forests. The species is additionally threatened by over-collection for the butterfly trade, as its striking appearance makes it highly sought after by collectors. Climate change poses an emerging threat by altering the distribution of its host plants and disrupting seasonal breeding patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

Euploea lacon inhabits tropical lowland forests, forest edges, and secondary growth areas across Southeast Asia, typically at elevations below 800 meters. The species shows a preference for areas with abundant flowering plants and requires specific host plants from the Apocynaceae family for larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euploea lacon classified as Vulnerable?
Euploea lacon 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. Euploea lacon faces significant pressure from habitat destruction across its Southeast Asian range, particularly through deforestation and agricultural conversion of lowland forests. The species is additionally threatened by over-collection for the butterfly trade, as its striking appearance makes it highly sought after by collectors. Climate change poses an emerging threat by altering the distribution of its host plants and disrupting seasonal breeding patterns.
Where does Euploea lacon live?
Euploea lacon occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euploea lacon?
The main threats to Euploea lacon 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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