Chionodes violacea
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Chionodes violacea

Local name: sandstävmal

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Chionodes violacea faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth species inhabits sandy coastal areas, dry grasslands, and open woodland edges in Scandinavia, particularly areas with sparse vegetation and exposed sandy soils. It shows a strong preference for habitats supporting its specific host plants, typically in well-drained, nutrient-poor environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sandstävmal classified as Endangered?
sandstävmal 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. Chionodes violacea faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.
Where does sandstävmal live?
sandstävmal occurs in Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to sandstävmal?
The main threats to sandstävmal 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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