Lace Border
CR

Lace Border

Scopula ornata

Unknown

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

Overview

Scopula ornata, the lace border, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Giovanni Antonio Scopoli in his 1763 Entomologia Carniolica. It is found in Europe, North Africa and the Near East.

The Lace Border (Scopula ornata) is critically endangered due to severe habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal dune and grassland environments. Urban development, agricultural intensification, and changes in land management practices have dramatically reduced the availability of suitable breeding and feeding habitats for this moth species.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lace Border classified as Critically Endangered?
Lace Border 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. The Lace Border (Scopula ornata) is critically endangered due to severe habitat loss and degradation of its specialized coastal dune and grassland environments. Urban development, agricultural intensification, and changes in land management practices have dramatically reduced the availability of suitable breeding and feeding habitats for this moth species.
Where does Lace Border live?
Lace Border occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lace Border?
The main threats to Lace Border 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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