Ringed China-mark
VU

Ringed China-mark

Parapoynx stratiotata

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Ringed China-mark faces severe population declines primarily due to the degradation and loss of its specialized aquatic habitats. Pollution from agricultural runoff, urban development, and industrial discharge has contaminated many of the clean freshwater systems this species requires for reproduction. Climate change is altering water temperatures and seasonal flooding patterns, disrupting the delicate timing between the moth's life cycle and the availability of its host aquatic plants.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Ringed China-mark inhabits clean freshwater environments including ponds, lakes, slow-moving rivers, and marshes where aquatic vegetation is abundant. The species requires unpolluted water bodies with established populations of floating and submerged plants that serve as host species for its aquatic larvae.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ringed China-mark classified as Vulnerable?
Ringed China-mark 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 Ringed China-mark faces severe population declines primarily due to the degradation and loss of its specialized aquatic habitats. Pollution from agricultural runoff, urban development, and industrial discharge has contaminated many of the clean freshwater systems this species requires for reproduction. Climate change is altering water temperatures and seasonal flooding patterns, disrupting the delicate timing between the moth's life cycle and the availability of its host aquatic plants.
Where does Ringed China-mark live?
Ringed China-mark occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Belgium (plus 38 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 Ringed China-mark?
The main threats to Ringed China-mark 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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