Chionodes ignorantella
Local name: ignorerad stävmal
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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.
Chionodes ignorantella faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized coastal and sandy environments. The species' narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to coastal development, recreational activities, and changes in vegetation structure that alter the microhabitat conditions essential for its survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its fragile coastal ecosystems.
Habitat
This moth species inhabits specialized coastal environments, particularly sandy areas with sparse vegetation and dune systems. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including areas with its host plants and suitable shelter for larval development.
Other threatened species in Gelechiidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
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