Cochylidia richteriana
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Cochylidia richteriana

Local name: större fältmalörtsrotvecklare

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.

Cochylidia richteriana faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of its specialized host plants in Scandinavian grasslands. Agricultural intensification and abandonment of traditional grazing practices have reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moth's delicate lifecycle timing with its host plant phenology.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized moth inhabits dry grasslands, meadows, and field margins in Scandinavia where its host plants, primarily Artemisia species, occur. It requires traditional extensively managed grassland systems with appropriate grazing regimes to maintain optimal habitat conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is större fältmalörtsrotvecklare classified as Endangered?
större fältmalörtsrotvecklare 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. Cochylidia richteriana faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation and loss of its specialized host plants in Scandinavian grasslands. Agricultural intensification and abandonment of traditional grazing practices have reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moth's delicate lifecycle timing with its host plant phenology.
Where does större fältmalörtsrotvecklare live?
större fältmalörtsrotvecklare occurs in Estonia, Finland, Germany, Japan, Latvia, and Mongolia (plus 6 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 större fältmalörtsrotvecklare?
The main threats to större fältmalörtsrotvecklare 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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