Ruddy Carpet
VU

Ruddy Carpet

Catarhoe rubidata

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.

The Ruddy Carpet faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, particularly bedstraw species (Galium), disrupting the moth's reproductive cycle. Woodland fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting the species' ability to recolonize suitable habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Ruddy Carpet inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, woodland edges, and scrubland where its larval host plants, primarily bedstraw species (Galium), are abundant. It prefers semi-natural habitats with diverse understory vegetation and is particularly associated with chalk downs and limestone areas across its European range.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ruddy Carpet classified as Vulnerable?
Ruddy Carpet 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 Ruddy Carpet faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, particularly bedstraw species (Galium), disrupting the moth's reproductive cycle. Woodland fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting the species' ability to recolonize suitable habitats.
Where does Ruddy Carpet live?
Ruddy Carpet occurs in Åland Islands, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, and Belgium (plus 43 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 Ruddy Carpet?
The main threats to Ruddy Carpet 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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