Sophronia sicariellus
CR

Sophronia sicariellus

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.

Sophronia sicariellus faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Climate change is altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, disrupting critical breeding cycles and larval development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This micro-moth inhabits dry grasslands, chalk downs, coastal dunes, and limestone slopes with sparse vegetation. The species requires areas with its specific host plants in the Caryophyllaceae family, particularly in calcareous soils and sun-exposed locations.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sophronia sicariellus classified as Critically Endangered?
Sophronia sicariellus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Sophronia sicariellus faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Climate change is altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, disrupting critical breeding cycles and larval development.
Where does Sophronia sicariellus live?
Sophronia sicariellus occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sophronia sicariellus?
The main threats to Sophronia sicariellus 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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