Ptocheuusa inopella
VU

Ptocheuusa inopella

Local name: hedblomsterstävmal

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Ptocheuusa inopella faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and structure. Agricultural expansion and forestry practices that alter the understory vegetation directly impact the availability of suitable breeding sites and larval food sources.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly favoring forest edges and clearings with diverse understory vegetation. It requires specific host plants for larval development and is typically found in areas with a mosaic of woodland and semi-open habitats.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is hedblomsterstävmal classified as Vulnerable?
hedblomsterstävmal 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. Ptocheuusa inopella faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and structure. Agricultural expansion and forestry practices that alter the understory vegetation directly impact the availability of suitable breeding sites and larval food sources.
Where does hedblomsterstävmal live?
hedblomsterstävmal occurs in Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Poland, and Russia (plus 3 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 hedblomsterstävmal?
The main threats to hedblomsterstävmal 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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