Southern Small White
Pieris mannii
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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.
The Southern Small White faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its Mediterranean range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, particularly wild crucifers. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation.
Habitat
The Southern Small White inhabits Mediterranean scrubland, coastal areas, and traditional agricultural landscapes where wild cruciferous plants flourish. It shows a strong preference for warm, dry habitats with abundant flowering plants and requires areas with minimal pesticide use for successful reproduction.
Other threatened species in Pieridae
Threatened in Albania
Frequently asked questions
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