Scythris disparella
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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.
Zwarte weidedikkopmot faces severe population decline primarily due to intensive agricultural practices that have eliminated its specialized grassland habitats. The conversion of traditional hay meadows to intensive pasture and the widespread use of fertilizers have drastically reduced suitable breeding sites. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the phenology of its host plants and creating mismatches in the moth's life cycle timing.
Habitat
This specialized moth inhabits traditional hay meadows and species-rich grasslands, particularly those with low-intensity management regimes. It requires specific host plants that thrive in nutrient-poor soils and depends on the traditional cutting cycles that maintain optimal grassland structure.
Other threatened species in Scythrididae
Threatened in Estonia
Frequently asked questions
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