Monochroa ferrea
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Monochroa ferrea

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.

Monochroa ferrea faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition. 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 species inhabits specialized microhabitats within temperate grasslands and agricultural margins where its specific host plants occur. It requires areas with particular vegetation structure and composition that support both larval development and adult feeding requirements.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monochroa ferrea classified as Endangered?
Monochroa ferrea 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. Monochroa ferrea faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles.
Where does Monochroa ferrea live?
Monochroa ferrea occurs in Åland Islands, Canada, Estonia, Finland, Germany, and Latvia (plus 6 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 Monochroa ferrea?
The main threats to Monochroa ferrea 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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