Orange-blotch Cosmet
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Orange-blotch Cosmet

Chrysoclista lathamella

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Orange-blotch Cosmet faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from urban development and agricultural intensification across its limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the microhabitat conditions required for its host plants and larval development. The species' highly specialized feeding requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This micro-moth inhabits deciduous woodlands, hedgerows, and scrubland areas where its larval host plants occur. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with adequate shelter and moisture levels for successful reproduction and development.

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Elachista elegansVU

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Meadow DwarfVU

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Elachista triatomea

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Scarce DwarfVU

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Elachista trapeziella

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Highland DwarfVU

Highland Dwarf

Elachista eskoi

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Threatened in Austria

Calidris ferrugineaVU

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Anthophore estivaleCR

Anthophore estivale

Anthophora aestivalis

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Adonis BlueVU

Adonis Blue

Lysandra bellargus

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agnhodeedderkoppCR

agnhodeedderkopp

Walckenaeria alticeps

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Orange-blotch Cosmet classified as Endangered?
Orange-blotch Cosmet 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. The Orange-blotch Cosmet faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from urban development and agricultural intensification across its limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the microhabitat conditions required for its host plants and larval development. The species' highly specialized feeding requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does Orange-blotch Cosmet live?
Orange-blotch Cosmet occurs in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 10 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 Orange-blotch Cosmet?
The main threats to Orange-blotch Cosmet 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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