Alucita grammodactyla
VU

Alucita grammodactyla

Local name: fältväddsfjädermott

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.

The fältväddsfjädermott faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and habitat modification across its European range. Traditional hay meadows and semi-natural grasslands that support its host plants are being converted to intensive agriculture or abandoned, leading to succession into scrubland. Climate change may also be altering the phenology of its host plants, disrupting the moth's carefully timed life cycle.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits traditional hay meadows, semi-natural grasslands, and flower-rich pastures across Europe. It requires areas with abundant populations of its host plants, particularly various species in the Plantaginaceae family.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is fältväddsfjädermott classified as Vulnerable?
fältväddsfjädermott 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. The fältväddsfjädermott faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and habitat modification across its European range. Traditional hay meadows and semi-natural grasslands that support its host plants are being converted to intensive agriculture or abandoned, leading to succession into scrubland. Climate change may also be altering the phenology of its host plants, disrupting the moth's carefully timed life cycle.
Where does fältväddsfjädermott live?
fältväddsfjädermott occurs in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 17 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 fältväddsfjädermott?
The main threats to fältväddsfjädermott 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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