CR

Agonopterix quadripunctata

Unknown

Overview

Agonopterix quadripunctata is a moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found in Fennoscandia, Estonia, Latvia, Russia, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Italy and North Macedonia.

Agonopterix quadripunctata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized host plant environments. The species' narrow ecological requirements and limited distribution make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that alter its breeding and feeding habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits localized areas of herbaceous vegetation within its restricted native range, where its larvae depend on specific host plants for feeding and shelter.

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EN

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Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Agonopterix quadripunctata classified as Critically Endangered?
Agonopterix quadripunctata 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. Agonopterix quadripunctata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized host plant environments. The species' narrow ecological requirements and limited distribution make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities that alter its breeding and feeding habitats.
Where does Agonopterix quadripunctata live?
Agonopterix quadripunctata occurs in Åland Islands, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, and Poland (plus 1 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 Agonopterix quadripunctata?
The main threats to Agonopterix quadripunctata 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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