ENEndangered
Ostrinia quadripunctalis
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Overview
Ostrinia quadripunctalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in Norway, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Slovakia, Hungary, the Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Ukraine and Russia.
Ostrinia quadripunctalis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urbanization across its European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in traditional farming practices and the loss of semi-natural grasslands where its host plants occur.
Other threatened species in Crambidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ostrinia quadripunctalis classified as Endangered?
Ostrinia quadripunctalis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Ostrinia quadripunctalis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urbanization across its European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in traditional farming practices and the loss of semi-natural grasslands where its host plants occur.
Where does Ostrinia quadripunctalis live?
Ostrinia quadripunctalis occurs in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Germany, Italy, and Japan (plus 4 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 Ostrinia quadripunctalis?
The main threats to Ostrinia quadripunctalis 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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