Lasionycta skraelingia
VU

Lasionycta skraelingia

Local name: lappfjällfly

Unknown

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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.

The lappfjällfly faces severe threats from climate change as warming temperatures alter its specialized alpine and arctic habitat requirements. Its restricted range in northern Scandinavia makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat shifts, while the species' dependence on specific host plants that may not adapt quickly to changing conditions compounds the risk. Mining activities and infrastructure development in its mountainous habitat pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth inhabits alpine and subarctic environments in northern Scandinavia, particularly favoring fell fields, mountain slopes, and tundra-like habitats above the treeline. It requires specific microhabitats with suitable host plants and is adapted to the harsh conditions of high-altitude northern ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is lappfjällfly classified as Vulnerable?
lappfjällfly 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. The lappfjällfly faces severe threats from climate change as warming temperatures alter its specialized alpine and arctic habitat requirements. Its restricted range in northern Scandinavia makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat shifts, while the species' dependence on specific host plants that may not adapt quickly to changing conditions compounds the risk. Mining activities and infrastructure development in its mountainous habitat pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.
Where does lappfjällfly live?
lappfjällfly occurs in Canada, Finland, Japan, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to lappfjällfly?
The main threats to lappfjällfly 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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