Oxyptilus ericetorum
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Oxyptilus ericetorum

Local name: hårsvævefjørmøll

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Overview

Oxyptilus ericetorum is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in most of Europe, east to Siberia.

Oxyptilus ericetorum is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of heathland and moorland ecosystems across its range. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional land management practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding and feeding habitats for this specialized plume moth.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Chrysotus cupreusCR

Chrysotus cupreus

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Syntormon filiger

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Frequently asked questions

Why is hårsvævefjørmøll classified as Endangered?
hårsvævefjørmøll is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Oxyptilus ericetorum is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of heathland and moorland ecosystems across its range. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional land management practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding and feeding habitats for this specialized plume moth.
Where does hårsvævefjørmøll live?
hårsvævefjørmøll occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 7 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 hårsvævefjørmøll?
The main threats to hårsvævefjørmøll 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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