Marsh Moth
VU

Marsh Moth

Athetis pallustris

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 Marsh Moth faces severe habitat loss due to wetland drainage and agricultural conversion of its specialized marsh environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the water levels critical for maintaining suitable breeding habitats. Urban development and water management projects continue to fragment remaining populations across its limited range.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Marsh Moth inhabits freshwater marshes, reed beds, and wetland margins with dense emergent vegetation. It requires specific moisture conditions and native plant communities that support its larval host plants.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Marsh Moth classified as Vulnerable?
Marsh Moth 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 Marsh Moth faces severe habitat loss due to wetland drainage and agricultural conversion of its specialized marsh environments. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the water levels critical for maintaining suitable breeding habitats. Urban development and water management projects continue to fragment remaining populations across its limited range.
Where does Marsh Moth live?
Marsh Moth occurs in Åland Islands, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Bulgaria, and Czechia (plus 24 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 Marsh Moth?
The main threats to Marsh 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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