Sophronia gelidella
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Fjällnäbbmal faces severe threats from climate change as warming temperatures push suitable alpine conditions to higher elevations, reducing available habitat. The species' specialized requirements for cold mountain environments make it particularly vulnerable to temperature increases, while its limited dispersal ability restricts colonization of new suitable areas. Habitat fragmentation from infrastructure development in mountain regions further isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity.
Habitat
This moth inhabits cold alpine and subalpine environments in Scandinavian mountains, typically found in areas with sparse vegetation and rocky terrain above the treeline. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions associated with high-elevation habitats, including cool temperatures and particular host plant communities adapted to harsh mountain conditions.
Other threatened species in Gelechiidae
Threatened in Canada
Frequently asked questions
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