Eupithecia fennoscandica
VU

Eupithecia fennoscandica

Local name: nejlikmalmätare

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 nejlikmalmätare faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses a particular risk as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available range. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it vulnerable to changes in plant community composition caused by altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth inhabits alpine and subalpine environments in Fennoscandia, typically found in areas with sparse vegetation and rocky terrain at elevations above the treeline. The species is closely associated with specific flowering plants that serve as larval host species in these harsh mountain ecosystems.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is nejlikmalmätare classified as Vulnerable?
nejlikmalmätare 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 nejlikmalmätare faces significant threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation of its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. Climate change poses a particular risk as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available range. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it vulnerable to changes in plant community composition caused by altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes.
Where does nejlikmalmätare live?
nejlikmalmätare occurs in Finland, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to nejlikmalmätare?
The main threats to nejlikmalmätare 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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