Geometer Moth
CR

Geometer Moth

Eupithecia ogilviata

Declining

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Overview

Eupithecia ogilviata is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found on the Azores.

Eupithecia ogilviata faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized montane forest environment. Climate change poses an additional critical risk, as warming temperatures force this high-altitude species into increasingly restricted elevational ranges. The moth's dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption, while its limited geographic distribution amplifies the impact of any local habitat loss.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests and high-altitude woodland environments, typically found in cool, humid conditions at elevations above 1,500 meters. The moth requires intact forest ecosystems with specific host plants for larval development.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Geometer Moth classified as Critically Endangered?
Geometer Moth 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. Eupithecia ogilviata faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized montane forest environment. Climate change poses an additional critical risk, as warming temperatures force this high-altitude species into increasingly restricted elevational ranges. The moth's dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption, while its limited geographic distribution amplifies the impact of any local habitat loss.
Where does Geometer Moth live?
Geometer Moth occurs in Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Geometer Moth?
The main threats to Geometer Moth are 5.3, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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