Buff Button
VU

Buff Button

Acleris permutana

Unknown

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

Overview

Acleris permutana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ireland, Great Britain, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, North Macedonia and Russia. The habitat consists of coastal sandhills and limestone.

The Buff Button (Acleris permutana) faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the phenology of its host plants and disrupting synchronized life cycles. Pesticide use in agricultural areas further threatens local populations of this moth species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits woodland edges, hedgerows, gardens, and scrubland areas where its host plants including various deciduous trees and shrubs are present. It shows preference for mixed habitats with abundant flowering plants that provide nectar sources for adults.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Buff Button classified as Vulnerable?
Buff Button is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Buff Button (Acleris permutana) faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the phenology of its host plants and disrupting synchronized life cycles. Pesticide use in agricultural areas further threatens local populations of this moth species.
Where does Buff Button live?
Buff Button occurs in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, and Greece (plus 8 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 Buff Button?
The main threats to Buff Button 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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