Rock Groundling
VU

Rock Groundling

Scrobipalpa murinella

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Rock Groundling faces severe habitat degradation from quarrying and mining activities that destroy its specialized rocky outcrop environments. Urban development and infrastructure expansion continue to fragment remaining suitable habitat patches. Climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting the plant communities this moth depends upon for larval development.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Rock Groundling inhabits rocky outcrops, limestone cliffs, and stone quarries across parts of Europe. This specialized moth requires specific microhabitats with exposed rock faces and associated sparse vegetation communities.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rock Groundling classified as Vulnerable?
Rock Groundling 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 Rock Groundling faces severe habitat degradation from quarrying and mining activities that destroy its specialized rocky outcrop environments. Urban development and infrastructure expansion continue to fragment remaining suitable habitat patches. Climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting the plant communities this moth depends upon for larval development.
Where does Rock Groundling live?
Rock Groundling occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Estonia, Finland, France, and Norway (plus 4 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 Rock Groundling?
The main threats to Rock Groundling 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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