Red-necked Footman
VU

Red-necked Footman

Atolmis rubricollis

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Red-necked Footman faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions required by this specialized moth species. The species' restricted distribution and apparent low population densities make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Red-necked Footman inhabits woodland edges, scrubland, and areas with scattered trees where lichens grow abundantly on bark and rocks. This specialized moth requires specific microhabitat conditions with suitable lichen communities that serve as larval food sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Red-necked Footman classified as Vulnerable?
Red-necked Footman 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. The Red-necked Footman faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions required by this specialized moth species. The species' restricted distribution and apparent low population densities make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat fragmentation.
Where does Red-necked Footman live?
Red-necked Footman occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, and Belgium (plus 36 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 Red-necked Footman?
The main threats to Red-necked Footman 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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