CR

Omiodes epicentra

Local name: O’ahu Swamp Leafroller Moth

Unknown

Overview

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

Omiodes epicentra faces severe threats from habitat destruction as native Hawaiian forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Invasive plant species have fundamentally altered the understory composition of remaining forest fragments, reducing the availability of native host plants essential for larval development. Climate change is shifting temperature and precipitation patterns in montane habitats, potentially pushing suitable conditions beyond the species' elevational range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Hawaiian moth inhabits native montane wet forests and mesic forests, typically found in areas with dense canopy cover and diverse understory vegetation. The species appears to be restricted to higher elevation forest zones where native plant communities remain relatively intact.

Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is O’ahu Swamp Leafroller Moth classified as Critically Endangered?
O’ahu Swamp Leafroller Moth 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. Omiodes epicentra faces severe threats from habitat destruction as native Hawaiian forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Invasive plant species have fundamentally altered the understory composition of remaining forest fragments, reducing the availability of native host plants essential for larval development. Climate change is shifting temperature and precipitation patterns in montane habitats, potentially pushing suitable conditions beyond the species' elevational range.
Where does O’ahu Swamp Leafroller Moth live?
O’ahu Swamp Leafroller Moth occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to O’ahu Swamp Leafroller Moth?
The main threats to O’ahu Swamp Leafroller Moth are 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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