Larger Pale-tipped Black Moth
CR

Larger Pale-tipped Black Moth

Amphipyra perflua

Unknown

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

Overview

Amphipyra perflua is a moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found from Northern Europe, through Siberia as far east as Korea.

The Larger Pale-tipped Black Moth faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. Climate change and agricultural intensification have further reduced suitable breeding and feeding sites, while light pollution disrupts its nocturnal behavior patterns.

Threat summary

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Larger Pale-tipped Black Moth classified as Critically Endangered?
Larger Pale-tipped Black 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. The Larger Pale-tipped Black Moth faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. Climate change and agricultural intensification have further reduced suitable breeding and feeding sites, while light pollution disrupts its nocturnal behavior patterns.
Where does Larger Pale-tipped Black Moth live?
Larger Pale-tipped Black Moth occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, China, and Denmark (plus 23 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Larger Pale-tipped Black Moth?
The main threats to Larger Pale-tipped Black Moth 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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