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Muizenoordikkopmot

Scythris laminella

Unknown

Overview

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

Scythris laminella faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of its specialized host plants in coastal dune systems. Agricultural intensification and urban development have fragmented the remaining suitable habitats, while changes in grazing patterns have altered the vegetation structure essential for this moth's survival. Climate change poses additional pressure through shifting precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance required by both the species and its host plants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits coastal dune systems and sandy grasslands, particularly areas with sparse vegetation and specific host plants. It requires well-drained sandy soils with low nutrient levels and depends on traditional extensive grazing to maintain the open habitat structure necessary for its lifecycle.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Muizenoordikkopmot classified as Endangered?
Muizenoordikkopmot is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Scythris laminella faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of its specialized host plants in coastal dune systems. Agricultural intensification and urban development have fragmented the remaining suitable habitats, while changes in grazing patterns have altered the vegetation structure essential for this moth's survival. Climate change poses additional pressure through shifting precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance required by both the species and its host plants.
Where does Muizenoordikkopmot live?
Muizenoordikkopmot occurs in Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, and Germany (plus 4 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 Muizenoordikkopmot?
The main threats to Muizenoordikkopmot 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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