Strawberry Pigmy
VU

Strawberry Pigmy

Ectoedemia arcuatella

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.

The Strawberry Pigmy faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and the widespread use of pesticides in strawberry cultivation, which directly impacts both the moth and its host plants. Habitat fragmentation due to urban development and changes in land use patterns has reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of both the moth and its strawberry host plants, potentially disrupting their synchronized life cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This micro-moth inhabits areas where wild and cultivated strawberry plants grow, including woodland edges, grasslands, gardens, and agricultural areas with strawberry cultivation. The species requires the presence of Fragaria species (strawberries) as its larvae are leaf miners specifically adapted to these host plants.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Strawberry Pigmy classified as Vulnerable?
Strawberry Pigmy 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. The Strawberry Pigmy faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and the widespread use of pesticides in strawberry cultivation, which directly impacts both the moth and its host plants. Habitat fragmentation due to urban development and changes in land use patterns has reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of both the moth and its strawberry host plants, potentially disrupting their synchronized life cycles.
Where does Strawberry Pigmy live?
Strawberry Pigmy occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 13 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 Strawberry Pigmy?
The main threats to Strawberry Pigmy 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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