VU

Stomopteryx remissella

Local name: gråbrun palpmal

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The gråbrun palpmal faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the moth's host plants and breeding cycles. Agricultural intensification and drainage of wetland areas have reduced suitable habitat across its range, while pollution from agricultural runoff further degrades remaining sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth species inhabits specialized wetland environments, particularly areas with specific host plants that support its larval development. It requires intact wetland ecosystems with appropriate moisture levels and native vegetation communities.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is gråbrun palpmal classified as Vulnerable?
gråbrun palpmal is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The gråbrun palpmal faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the moth's host plants and breeding cycles. Agricultural intensification and drainage of wetland areas have reduced suitable habitat across its range, while pollution from agricultural runoff further degrades remaining sites.
Where does gråbrun palpmal live?
gråbrun palpmal occurs in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, and France (plus 18 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 gråbrun palpmal?
The main threats to gråbrun palpmal 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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