Buckthorn Conch
Phtheochroa sodaliana
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Overview
Phtheochroa sodaliana, the buckthorn conch, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in most of Europe and in Russia (Uralsk) and Lebanon. The habitat consists of dry pastures, heathland and fens.
Primary threats to the Buckthorn Conch include habitat fragmentation due to urban development and agricultural expansion, which has significantly reduced the availability of suitable microhabitats. Additionally, climate change-induced alterations in moisture patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events are disrupting the delicate environmental conditions this species requires for reproduction and survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits moist deciduous woodlands with dense understory vegetation, particularly areas with abundant leaf litter and rotting logs near seasonal streams or wetland edges. The Buckthorn Conch shows a strong preference for calcium-rich soils and is most commonly found in mature forest patches with established buckthorn shrub communities.
Other threatened species in Tortricidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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