Oidaematophorus vafradactylus
Local name: gråbenkrisslefjädermott
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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 gråbenkrisslefjädermott faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized coastal and wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of its host plants, while climate change threatens to alter the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for successful reproduction. Pollution from agricultural runoff and coastal development further compromises the quality of remaining suitable habitats.
Habitat
This specialized moth inhabits coastal wetlands, salt marshes, and adjacent grasslands where its host plants thrive in specific moisture and salinity conditions. It requires areas with stable microclimates that maintain consistent humidity levels throughout its larval development period.
Other threatened species in Pterophoridae
Threatened in Estonia
Frequently asked questions
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