Netted Sweep
CR

Netted Sweep

Whittleia retiella

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Netted Sweep faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific environmental conditions required for this species' survival, while invasive species compete for resources and disrupt ecosystem balance.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies specialized microhabitats in temperate grasslands, woodland edges, and scrubland areas with specific vegetation structure and moisture requirements. The species shows strong preference for areas with particular host plants and requires undisturbed patches within fragmented landscapes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Netted Sweep classified as Critically Endangered?
Netted Sweep is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Netted Sweep faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific environmental conditions required for this species' survival, while invasive species compete for resources and disrupt ecosystem balance.
Where does Netted Sweep live?
Netted Sweep occurs in Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Netted Sweep?
The main threats to Netted Sweep 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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