Cochylimorpha hilarana
CR

Cochylimorpha hilarana

Unknown

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Overview

Cochylimorpha hilarana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in most of Europe and Asia Minor. The wingspan is 17–23 mm. Adults have been recorded from wing from July to August.

Cochylimorpha hilarana, the wormwood conch moth, is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized host plant communities. The species depends on specific Artemisia (wormwood) species in fragmented dry grassland and steppe habitats that have declined dramatically due to agricultural intensification and land use changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cochylimorpha hilarana classified as Critically Endangered?
Cochylimorpha hilarana is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Cochylimorpha hilarana, the wormwood conch moth, is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized host plant communities. The species depends on specific Artemisia (wormwood) species in fragmented dry grassland and steppe habitats that have declined dramatically due to agricultural intensification and land use changes.
Where does Cochylimorpha hilarana live?
Cochylimorpha hilarana occurs in Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, and Germany (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 Cochylimorpha hilarana?
The main threats to Cochylimorpha hilarana 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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