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Kerr's Noctuid Moth

Agrotis kerri

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Overview

Kerr's noctuid moth is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae.

Agrotis kerri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its restricted distribution leaves little room for population recovery. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering the specific environmental conditions this moth requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Agrotis kerri inhabits specialized grassland and scrubland environments with specific soil and vegetation characteristics. The species appears to require undisturbed native plant communities that support its larval host plants and provide suitable conditions for adult emergence and mating.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restoration

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Unknown

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Kerr's Noctuid Moth classified as Critically Endangered?
Kerr's Noctuid Moth is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Agrotis kerri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its restricted distribution leaves little room for population recovery. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering the specific environmental conditions this moth requires for survival.
Where does Kerr's Noctuid Moth live?
Kerr's Noctuid Moth occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kerr's Noctuid Moth?
The main threats to Kerr's Noctuid Moth are 11.4, 5.3, 8.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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