Agrotis procellaris (Procellaris Cutworm)

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Procellaris Cutworm
(Agrotis procellaris)

family: Noctuidae

known from Laysan / Hawai'i Islands (only (?)), considered extinct

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Agrotis procellaris is endemic to the Hawaiian Island of Laysan, where it has not been recorded since 1912. Based on the limited distribution of this species and the troubled history of its native habitat, it is listed as Critically Endangered under criterion B1ab(iii). It was not recorded in the most recent survey attempt, so it may be extinct. The extent of occurrence for this species is 16 km2, which meets the threshold for Critically Endangered under criteria B1. There is one location, as the main threat of habitat degradation, due to invasive species and sea level rise, is pervasive across the entire island. Although the native vegetation on the island is actively being restored, continuing decline in quality of habitat is ongoing due to predation by and competition with invasive invertebrates, as well as sea level rise and storm surges due to climate change.

www.iucnredlist.org/species/709/189703039#assessment-information

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explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.107557/Agrotis_procellaris

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Patterns of extinction across Hawaiian Lepidoptera offer lessons from a diverse, neglected, and vulnerable endemic fauna.

www.researchgate.net/publication/384487192_Patterns_of_extinction_across_Hawaiian_Lepidoptera_offer_lessons_from_a_diverse_neglected_and_vulnerable_endemic_fauna