Hipparchia sbordonii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hipparchia sbordonii faces severe threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Italian Alps. The species' specialized requirements for high-altitude grassland ecosystems make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations with reduced available area. Tourism development and infrastructure expansion in alpine regions further compress the butterfly's already restricted habitat.
Habitat
This butterfly inhabits high-altitude alpine grasslands and meadows in the Italian Alps, typically found at elevations above 1,500 meters. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including native grass species and appropriate moisture levels that support its larval development.
