Scarce Blackneck
Lygephila craccae
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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 Scarce Blackneck faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urbanization across its range. Climate change is altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, disrupting critical breeding cycles. The species' specialized ecological requirements and fragmented populations make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.
Habitat
Inhabits grasslands, meadows, and woodland edges where its primary host plants including vetches (Vicia species) and other legumes occur. Prefers semi-natural habitats with diverse herbaceous vegetation, particularly areas with traditional extensive grazing or low-intensity agricultural management.
Other threatened species in Erebidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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