Gnorimoschema bodillum
EN

Gnorimoschema bodillum

Local name: Sandmilemøl

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Gnorimoschema bodillum faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and land use practices. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that may affect both the moth and its host plant relationships.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized moth inhabits coastal and inland sandy areas with sparse vegetation, particularly favoring sites with its specific host plants in the Caryophyllaceae family. The species requires well-drained sandy soils and open microhabitats that support both larval development and adult feeding opportunities.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Gelechiidae

EN

purpurmossmal

Bryotropha purpurella

Unknown
Pembroke NebEN

Pembroke Neb

Monochroa elongella

Unknown
EN

Caryocolum cassella

Unknown
EN

Gnorimoschema nordlandicolella

Unknown

Threatened in Denmark

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
VU

Olive Skipper

Pyrgus serratulae

Unknown
SandoldenborreCR

Sandoldenborre

Hoplia graminicola

Unknown
Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

Lygephila craccae

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sandmilemøl classified as Endangered?
Sandmilemøl is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Gnorimoschema bodillum faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and land use practices. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that may affect both the moth and its host plant relationships.
Where does Sandmilemøl live?
Sandmilemøl occurs in Denmark, Germany, and Russia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sandmilemøl?
The main threats to Sandmilemøl 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.