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sandvoksmott

Aphomia zelleri

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.

Aphomia zelleri faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized coastal sand dune ecosystems. The species' dependence on specific host plants and microhabitat conditions makes it extremely vulnerable to coastal development, recreational activities, and sand extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat through sea level rise and altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance of its dune habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth species inhabits coastal sand dunes and sandy heathlands, particularly areas with sparse vegetation and exposed sandy patches. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including the presence of its larval host plants and appropriate moisture levels in the sandy substrate.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sandvoksmott classified as Endangered?
sandvoksmott 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. Aphomia zelleri faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized coastal sand dune ecosystems. The species' dependence on specific host plants and microhabitat conditions makes it extremely vulnerable to coastal development, recreational activities, and sand extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat through sea level rise and altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance of its dune habitat.
Where does sandvoksmott live?
sandvoksmott occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, and Bulgaria (plus 36 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 sandvoksmott?
The main threats to sandvoksmott 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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