Karsholtia marianii
VU

Karsholtia marianii

Local name: månlavmal

Unknown

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

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Karsholtia marianii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Mediterranean range, where coastal development and agricultural intensification have fragmented its specialized limestone habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moth's host plants and breeding cycles. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth inhabits dry limestone slopes and rocky Mediterranean scrubland, typically in areas with sparse vegetation and exposed calcareous substrates. It shows a strong preference for coastal and near-coastal environments with specific microclimatic conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is månlavmal classified as Vulnerable?
månlavmal 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. Karsholtia marianii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Mediterranean range, where coastal development and agricultural intensification have fragmented its specialized limestone habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moth's host plants and breeding cycles. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from human disturbance.
Where does månlavmal live?
månlavmal occurs in Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Norway (plus 1 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 månlavmal?
The main threats to månlavmal 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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