Eurhodope rosella
CR

Eurhodope rosella

Unknown

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Overview

Eurhodope rosella is a moth of the family Pyralidae. It is found in southern and central Europe.

Eurhodope rosella faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species' specialized dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in land management practices and climate-induced shifts in plant communities.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits dry grasslands, meadows, and scrubland areas where its host plants in the Dipsacaceae family (particularly Scabiosa species) occur. The species requires warm, sunny slopes and calcareous soils typically found in Mediterranean and temperate European ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eurhodope rosella classified as Critically Endangered?
Eurhodope rosella 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. Eurhodope rosella faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. The species' specialized dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in land management practices and climate-induced shifts in plant communities.
Where does Eurhodope rosella live?
Eurhodope rosella occurs in Albania, Armenia, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Czechia (plus 20 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 Eurhodope rosella?
The main threats to Eurhodope rosella 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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