VU

Triple-blotched Bell, Hawthorn Shoot Moth

Notocelia trimaculana

Unknown

Overview

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

The Triple-blotched Bell moth faces significant pressure from the decline of its primary host plants, particularly hawthorn species, due to agricultural intensification and hedgerow removal across its European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of both the moth and its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles. Urban development and habitat fragmentation have reduced the availability of suitable woodland edges and scrubland where this species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth inhabits woodland edges, hedgerows, and scrubland where hawthorn and related Rosaceae species grow abundantly. It shows a strong preference for areas with mixed vegetation structure, including both mature shrubs and younger growth that provide optimal conditions for larval development.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Triple-blotched Bell, Hawthorn Shoot Moth classified as Vulnerable?
Triple-blotched Bell, Hawthorn Shoot Moth 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 Triple-blotched Bell moth faces significant pressure from the decline of its primary host plants, particularly hawthorn species, due to agricultural intensification and hedgerow removal across its European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of both the moth and its host plants, potentially disrupting critical breeding cycles. Urban development and habitat fragmentation have reduced the availability of suitable woodland edges and scrubland where this species thrives.
Where does Triple-blotched Bell, Hawthorn Shoot Moth live?
Triple-blotched Bell, Hawthorn Shoot Moth occurs in Åland Islands, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Denmark (plus 24 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 Triple-blotched Bell, Hawthorn Shoot Moth?
The main threats to Triple-blotched Bell, Hawthorn Shoot Moth 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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