Plusie du Pissenlit (La), Plusie d'Hochenwarth (La)
VU

Plusie du Pissenlit (La), Plusie d'Hochenwarth (La)

Syngrapha hochenwarthi

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.

Syngrapha hochenwarthi faces significant pressure from climate change as warming temperatures push suitable alpine conditions to higher elevations, reducing available habitat. Agricultural intensification and tourism development in mountain valleys further fragment the species' already limited range. The moth's specialized relationship with high-altitude plant communities makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation and changing precipitation patterns that affect its host plants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This alpine moth inhabits high-elevation grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in European mountain ranges, typically found between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. The species requires specific microhabitats with its host plants and is adapted to the harsh conditions of subalpine and alpine zones.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plusie du Pissenlit (La), Plusie d'Hochenwarth (La) classified as Vulnerable?
Plusie du Pissenlit (La), Plusie d'Hochenwarth (La) is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Syngrapha hochenwarthi faces significant pressure from climate change as warming temperatures push suitable alpine conditions to higher elevations, reducing available habitat. Agricultural intensification and tourism development in mountain valleys further fragment the species' already limited range. The moth's specialized relationship with high-altitude plant communities makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation and changing precipitation patterns that affect its host plants.
Where does Plusie du Pissenlit (La), Plusie d'Hochenwarth (La) live?
Plusie du Pissenlit (La), Plusie d'Hochenwarth (La) occurs in Austria, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, and Italy (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 Plusie du Pissenlit (La), Plusie d'Hochenwarth (La)?
The main threats to Plusie du Pissenlit (La), Plusie d'Hochenwarth (La) 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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