VU

Calyciphora albodactylus

Unknown

Overview

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

Calyciphora albodactylus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments, where drainage and agricultural conversion have reduced suitable breeding sites. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent plant communities this moth requires. The species' narrow ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This plume moth inhabits wet meadows, marshes, and other moisture-rich grassland environments across northern Europe. It shows strong association with specific host plants in the Apiaceae family that thrive in these humid, nutrient-rich soils.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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EN

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calyciphora albodactylus classified as Vulnerable?
Calyciphora albodactylus 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. Calyciphora albodactylus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments, where drainage and agricultural conversion have reduced suitable breeding sites. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent plant communities this moth requires. The species' narrow ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to landscape fragmentation.
Where does Calyciphora albodactylus live?
Calyciphora albodactylus occurs in Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, France, and Germany (plus 8 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 Calyciphora albodactylus?
The main threats to Calyciphora albodactylus 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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