utropstecknad korthuvudmal
Scythris knochella
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
15
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Scythrididae
Genus
Scythris
utropstecknad korthuvudmal belongs to the family Scythrididae, order Lepidoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Scythris knochella faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and fragmentation of suitable habitats.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits dry grasslands, meadows, and agricultural margins with sparse vegetation, particularly areas with its specific host plants. The species is typically found in open, sun-exposed habitats at low to moderate elevations in temperate regions.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Scythris knochella faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and fragmentation of suitable habitats.
Agricultural intensification and land conversion
Urban development and habitat fragmentation
Climate change affecting host plant availability
Loss of traditional extensive farming practices
Pesticide use in agricultural areas
Found in 15 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). utropstecknad korthuvudmal (Scythris knochella). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/utropstecknad-korthuvudmal