Grijze populierenvouwmot
VU

Grijze populierenvouwmot

Phyllonorycter populifoliella

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllonorycter_populifoliella

Overview

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

The Grey Poplar Leaf-miner faces significant pressure from the widespread decline of its host trees, particularly native grey poplar (Populus canescens) populations across Europe. Urban development and intensive agriculture have fragmented riparian woodlands where these poplars naturally occur. Climate change is altering the timing of leaf emergence and the moth's larval development cycles, potentially disrupting synchronization between the species and its host plant.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leaf-mining moth is restricted to riparian woodlands and floodplain forests where its host tree, grey poplar (Populus canescens), grows naturally. The species requires mature poplar stands near rivers, streams, and wetland margins across temperate Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Grijze populierenvouwmot classified as Vulnerable?
Grijze populierenvouwmot 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 Grey Poplar Leaf-miner faces significant pressure from the widespread decline of its host trees, particularly native grey poplar (Populus canescens) populations across Europe. Urban development and intensive agriculture have fragmented riparian woodlands where these poplars naturally occur. Climate change is altering the timing of leaf emergence and the moth's larval development cycles, potentially disrupting synchronization between the species and its host plant.
Where does Grijze populierenvouwmot live?
Grijze populierenvouwmot occurs in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, and Estonia (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 Grijze populierenvouwmot?
The main threats to Grijze populierenvouwmot 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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