VU

sorgsvampmal

Nemapogon falstriella

Unknown

Overview

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

Nemapogon falstriella faces severe habitat loss due to the destruction and degradation of old-growth forests containing its specialized fungal food sources. The species' dependence on specific bracket fungi and wood-decay organisms makes it extremely vulnerable to forestry practices that remove dead wood and mature trees. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering fungal communities and moisture regimes essential for both the moth and its host fungi.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits mature deciduous and mixed forests with abundant dead wood and bracket fungi, particularly favoring beech and oak woodlands. The larvae develop within the fruiting bodies of wood-decay fungi, requiring stable forest environments with consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sorgsvampmal classified as Vulnerable?
sorgsvampmal is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Nemapogon falstriella faces severe habitat loss due to the destruction and degradation of old-growth forests containing its specialized fungal food sources. The species' dependence on specific bracket fungi and wood-decay organisms makes it extremely vulnerable to forestry practices that remove dead wood and mature trees. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering fungal communities and moisture regimes essential for both the moth and its host fungi.
Where does sorgsvampmal live?
sorgsvampmal occurs in Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, and Netherlands (plus 2 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 sorgsvampmal?
The main threats to sorgsvampmal 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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