Stout Dart
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Stout Dart

Spaelotis ravida

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaelotis_ravida

Overview

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

The Stout Dart faces severe habitat loss from agricultural conversion and urban development across its limited range in western North America. Intensive farming practices and pesticide use have eliminated much of the native grassland and shrubland habitat this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought frequency in already arid regions where the moth occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Stout Dart inhabits arid and semi-arid grasslands, shrublands, and prairie ecosystems in western North America. This nocturnal moth requires native plant communities with specific host plants for larval development, typically in areas with sparse vegetation and well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stout Dart classified as Endangered?
Stout Dart 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. The Stout Dart faces severe habitat loss from agricultural conversion and urban development across its limited range in western North America. Intensive farming practices and pesticide use have eliminated much of the native grassland and shrubland habitat this species requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought frequency in already arid regions where the moth occurs.
Where does Stout Dart live?
Stout Dart occurs in Åland Islands, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, China, and Czechia (plus 31 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 Stout Dart?
The main threats to Stout Dart 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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