Mesogona oxalina
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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 Noctuelle de l'Oxalide faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and habitat fragmentation across its European range. The species' dependence on specific host plants, particularly wood sorrel (Oxalis) species, makes it vulnerable to changes in woodland understory composition caused by altered forest management practices. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further reduced suitable habitat patches, while climate change may be shifting the distribution of its preferred microhabitats.
Habitat
This moth species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly favoring woodland edges, clearings, and areas with rich understory vegetation. It shows a strong association with habitats supporting wood sorrel species, typically in moderately shaded environments with damp, nutrient-rich soils.
Other threatened species in Noctuidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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