Pyrausta aerealis
Local name: Pyrauste olivacée commune
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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.
Pyrausta aerealis faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and the widespread use of pesticides across its European range. Habitat fragmentation due to urbanization and changes in traditional farming practices has reduced the availability of suitable grassland and meadow environments where its host plants thrive. Climate change is altering the distribution and phenology of both the moth and its larval food sources, creating temporal mismatches that affect reproductive success.
Habitat
This moth species inhabits open grasslands, meadows, and agricultural margins across Europe, particularly favoring areas with diverse herbaceous vegetation. The larvae feed on various grass species and low-growing plants in sunny, well-drained locations.
Other threatened species in Crambidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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