Epirrhoe pupillata
Local name: Mélanippe pupillée (La)
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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.
Epirrhoe pupillata faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species' dependence on specific host plants and traditional grassland management practices makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in land use. Climate change is altering the distribution and phenology of its larval food plants, creating additional stress on already fragmented populations.
Habitat
This moth species inhabits chalk downs, limestone grasslands, and coastal dunes where its larval host plants, primarily bedstraws (Galium species), are abundant. It requires well-drained calcareous soils and benefits from traditional low-intensity grazing that maintains the open grassland structure essential for both adult and larval stages.
Other threatened species in Geometridae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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