Caryocolum fischerella
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The Zeepje faces severe habitat degradation due to coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its restricted Mediterranean range. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity threaten the specialized coastal dune systems where this moth's host plants grow. Agricultural intensification and herbicide use in adjacent areas further reduce available breeding habitat for this narrowly distributed species.
Habitat
The Zeepje inhabits coastal dune systems and sandy areas along Mediterranean shorelines, where it depends on specific host plants in the Caryophyllaceae family. This specialized moth requires stable dune vegetation communities that provide both larval food sources and suitable microhabitats for adult reproduction.
Other threatened species in Gelechiidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
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