VU

gulpalpsmossmal

Bryotropha plantariella

Unknown

Overview

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

Bryotropha plantariella faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized moss-rich environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable microhabitats where this moth's larvae can develop. Climate change poses additional risks through altered moisture regimes that affect the moss communities essential for the species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized moth inhabits areas with abundant moss growth, particularly in semi-natural grasslands, woodland edges, and disturbed ground where moss communities can establish. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate moisture and moss diversity to support larval development.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is gulpalpsmossmal classified as Vulnerable?
gulpalpsmossmal 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. Bryotropha plantariella faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized moss-rich environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of suitable microhabitats where this moth's larvae can develop. Climate change poses additional risks through altered moisture regimes that affect the moss communities essential for the species' survival.
Where does gulpalpsmossmal live?
gulpalpsmossmal occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Canada, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 10 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 gulpalpsmossmal?
The main threats to gulpalpsmossmal 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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