Caryocolum petryi
VU

Caryocolum petryi

Local name: såpörtsmal

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.

Såpörtsmal faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and land management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of both the moth and its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized moth inhabits coastal meadows, grasslands, and traditional agricultural landscapes in Scandinavia, particularly areas with abundant populations of its specific host plants. The species requires undisturbed or lightly managed habitats that maintain stable microclimatic conditions essential for its larval development.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is såpörtsmal classified as Vulnerable?
såpörtsmal 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. Såpörtsmal faces severe habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and land management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of both the moth and its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.
Where does såpörtsmal live?
såpörtsmal occurs in Austria, Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, and Latvia (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 såpörtsmal?
The main threats to såpörtsmal 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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