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styvskinnsmal

Nemapogon gliriella

Unknown

Overview

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

Nemapogon gliriella faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on specific fungal associations and decaying organic matter makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that remove dead wood and alter natural decomposition processes. Climate change poses an additional threat by disrupting the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for both the moth and its fungal food sources.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits mature deciduous and mixed woodlands where it depends on specific microhabitats containing decaying organic matter and fungal growth. The larvae require particular moisture conditions and feed on fungi associated with rotting wood, making old-growth forest characteristics essential for population survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is styvskinnsmal classified as Endangered?
styvskinnsmal 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. Nemapogon gliriella faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized woodland environments. The species' dependence on specific fungal associations and decaying organic matter makes it particularly vulnerable to forest management practices that remove dead wood and alter natural decomposition processes. Climate change poses an additional threat by disrupting the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for both the moth and its fungal food sources.
Where does styvskinnsmal live?
styvskinnsmal occurs in Germany, Russia, and Sweden. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to styvskinnsmal?
The main threats to styvskinnsmal 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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