VU

Gnorimoschema valesiella

Local name: tårögd småstävmal

Unknown

Overview

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

Gnorimoschema valesiella faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited Alpine range. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition caused by altered grazing patterns and climate-driven shifts in plant communities. Its restricted distribution across fragmented mountain valleys increases extinction risk from localized disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This micro-moth inhabits dry, rocky slopes and alpine meadows in the European Alps, typically at elevations between 1000-2000 meters. It requires specific host plants in the Caryophyllaceae family and is associated with traditional extensively grazed mountain pastures.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is tårögd småstävmal classified as Vulnerable?
tårögd småstävmal 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. Gnorimoschema valesiella faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited Alpine range. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition caused by altered grazing patterns and climate-driven shifts in plant communities. Its restricted distribution across fragmented mountain valleys increases extinction risk from localized disturbances.
Where does tårögd småstävmal live?
tårögd småstävmal occurs in Austria, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Italy, and Latvia (plus 4 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 tårögd småstävmal?
The main threats to tårögd småstävmal 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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