Large Dark Prominent
VU

Large Dark Prominent

Notodonta torva

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Northern Finned Prominent Moth faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and forest fragmentation across its range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of its host plants and disrupting synchronized emergence patterns. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced the availability of mature deciduous forests that this species requires for breeding.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly those dominated by birch, alder, and willow species which serve as larval host plants. It prefers undisturbed woodland areas with dense canopy cover and is typically found in northern temperate forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Large Dark Prominent classified as Vulnerable?
Large Dark Prominent 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 Northern Finned Prominent Moth faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and forest fragmentation across its range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of its host plants and disrupting synchronized emergence patterns. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced the availability of mature deciduous forests that this species requires for breeding.
Where does Large Dark Prominent live?
Large Dark Prominent occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, and China (plus 25 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 Large Dark Prominent?
The main threats to Large Dark Prominent 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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