Short-barred Groundling, Barred Groundling
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Short-barred Groundling, Barred Groundling

Caryocolum blandella

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Short-barred Groundling faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. Coastal dune systems and sandy grasslands where this moth depends on specific host plants have been dramatically reduced through tourism development and coastal management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution and phenology of its larval host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits coastal dune systems, sandy grasslands, and dry heathlands across parts of Europe. The larvae feed on specific host plants in the Caryophyllaceae family, making the moth dependent on areas where these plants naturally occur in sandy or well-drained soils.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Short-barred Groundling, Barred Groundling classified as Endangered?
Short-barred Groundling, Barred Groundling 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. The Short-barred Groundling faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. Coastal dune systems and sandy grasslands where this moth depends on specific host plants have been dramatically reduced through tourism development and coastal management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution and phenology of its larval host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.
Where does Short-barred Groundling, Barred Groundling live?
Short-barred Groundling, Barred Groundling occurs in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 13 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 Short-barred Groundling, Barred Groundling?
The main threats to Short-barred Groundling, Barred Groundling 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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