Obscure Snout, Small Sober
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Obscure Snout, Small Sober

Anarsia spartiella

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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.

Anarsia spartiella faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of its specialized host plants in Mediterranean scrubland ecosystems. Agricultural intensification and urban development have fragmented the sparse, dry habitats where this moth depends on specific Spartium and related leguminous shrubs for larval development. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought stress on both the moth and its host plant communities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits Mediterranean scrubland and garrigue ecosystems, particularly areas with dense stands of broom (Spartium junceum) and related leguminous shrubs. It requires warm, dry hillsides and coastal plains with well-drained soils where its host plants thrive in semi-arid conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Obscure Snout, Small Sober classified as Endangered?
Obscure Snout, Small Sober 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. Anarsia spartiella faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of its specialized host plants in Mediterranean scrubland ecosystems. Agricultural intensification and urban development have fragmented the sparse, dry habitats where this moth depends on specific Spartium and related leguminous shrubs for larval development. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought stress on both the moth and its host plant communities.
Where does Obscure Snout, Small Sober live?
Obscure Snout, Small Sober occurs in Albania, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, and Germany (plus 17 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 Obscure Snout, Small Sober?
The main threats to Obscure Snout, Small Sober 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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