Millet Skipper
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Millet Skipper

Pelopidas thrax

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelopidas_thrax

Overview

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

The White-banded Swift faces severe population decline primarily due to rapid deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Urban development and palm oil plantation expansion have fragmented its forest habitat, while pesticide use in agricultural areas reduces insect prey availability. Climate change is altering rainfall patterns that affect the aerial insect communities this species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

The White-banded Swift inhabits tropical lowland forests and forest edges across Southeast Asia, particularly favoring areas near water sources where aerial insects are abundant. It also utilizes secondary forest growth and occasionally forages over agricultural landscapes adjacent to forested areas.

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EN

Ohrigocea stankovici

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Millet Skipper classified as Endangered?
Millet Skipper 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. The White-banded Swift faces severe population decline primarily due to rapid deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. Urban development and palm oil plantation expansion have fragmented its forest habitat, while pesticide use in agricultural areas reduces insect prey availability. Climate change is altering rainfall patterns that affect the aerial insect communities this species depends upon for survival.
Where does Millet Skipper live?
Millet Skipper occurs in Albania, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, and Congo - Brazzaville (plus 39 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 Millet Skipper?
The main threats to Millet Skipper 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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