Hairy Knot-horn
VU

Hairy Knot-horn

Eurhodope cirrigerella

Unknown

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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 Hairy Knot-horn faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized coastal and wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and coastal development have reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites, while changes in water management practices affect the plant communities this moth depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and rising sea levels that could eliminate critical habitat areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits coastal wetlands, salt marshes, and the margins of brackish water bodies where its larval host plants grow. It shows a strong preference for areas with specific moisture regimes and plant communities typical of transitional zones between terrestrial and aquatic environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hairy Knot-horn classified as Vulnerable?
Hairy Knot-horn 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 Hairy Knot-horn faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized coastal and wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and coastal development have reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites, while changes in water management practices affect the plant communities this moth depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and rising sea levels that could eliminate critical habitat areas.
Where does Hairy Knot-horn live?
Hairy Knot-horn occurs in Austria, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 13 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 Hairy Knot-horn?
The main threats to Hairy Knot-horn 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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