pale-shouldered cloud
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pale-shouldered cloud

Chloantha hyperici

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The pale-shouldered cloud moth faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized host plant communities. Climate change and agricultural intensification have further reduced suitable breeding sites, while light pollution disrupts critical nocturnal behaviors essential for reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits open woodlands, heathlands, and grasslands where its host plants (St. John's wort species, Hypericum) are present. Prefers semi-natural habitats including woodland edges, chalk downs, and coastal areas with scattered scrubland vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is pale-shouldered cloud classified as Critically Endangered?
pale-shouldered cloud 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. The pale-shouldered cloud moth faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized host plant communities. Climate change and agricultural intensification have further reduced suitable breeding sites, while light pollution disrupts critical nocturnal behaviors essential for reproduction and survival.
Where does pale-shouldered cloud live?
pale-shouldered cloud 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 pale-shouldered cloud?
The main threats to pale-shouldered cloud 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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