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skimmersvampmal

Pelecystola fraudulentella

Unknown

Overview

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

Pelecystola fraudulentella 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, while its small, fragmented populations are increasingly isolated by landscape modification.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth species inhabits specialized microhabitats within temperate grasslands and woodland edges, where it depends on specific host plants for larval development. The species requires undisturbed areas with particular vegetation communities that provide both breeding sites and adult nectar sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is skimmersvampmal classified as Endangered?
skimmersvampmal 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. Pelecystola fraudulentella 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, while its small, fragmented populations are increasingly isolated by landscape modification.
Where does skimmersvampmal live?
skimmersvampmal occurs in Austria, France, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to skimmersvampmal?
The main threats to skimmersvampmal 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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