Pinch-barred Pigmy
CR

Pinch-barred Pigmy

Ectoedemia atricollis

Unknown

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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.

The Pinch-barred Pigmy faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized woodland environments. Climate change is altering the phenology of its host plants, disrupting the precise timing required for larval development, while pesticide use in agricultural areas adjacent to its habitat poses additional risks to both adults and larvae.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly areas with oak, birch, and other broadleaf trees that serve as larval host plants. The moth requires mature woodland edges and clearings where adults can access nectar sources while maintaining proximity to suitable egg-laying sites on host tree leaves.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pinch-barred Pigmy classified as Critically Endangered?
Pinch-barred Pigmy 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 Pinch-barred Pigmy faces severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized woodland environments. Climate change is altering the phenology of its host plants, disrupting the precise timing required for larval development, while pesticide use in agricultural areas adjacent to its habitat poses additional risks to both adults and larvae.
Where does Pinch-barred Pigmy live?
Pinch-barred Pigmy occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 12 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 Pinch-barred Pigmy?
The main threats to Pinch-barred Pigmy 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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