Chalk-hill Bell, Chalk Hill Tortrix
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Chalk-hill Bell, Chalk Hill Tortrix

Pelochrista caecimaculana

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Overview

Pelochrista caecimaculana is a moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. The species was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1799.

The Chalk Hill Tortrix is primarily threatened by habitat loss and degradation of its specialized chalk downland habitat due to agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional grazing management. The species' highly restricted distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat fragmentation and climate change impacts on chalk grassland ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

Other threatened species in Tortricidae

May ShadeEN

May Shade

Cnephasia communana

Unknown
Liquorice PiercerVU

Liquorice Piercer

Grapholita pallifrontana

Unknown
Short-barred Yellow ConchVU

Short-barred Yellow Conch

Aethes dilucidana

Unknown
Cochylidia moguntianaVU

Cochylidia moguntiana

Unknown

Threatened in Åland Islands

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
VU

Syndyas nigripes

Unknown
Chrysotus cupreusCR

Chrysotus cupreus

Unknown
VU

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Syntormon filiger

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Chalk-hill Bell, Chalk Hill Tortrix classified as Endangered?
Chalk-hill Bell, Chalk Hill Tortrix is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Chalk Hill Tortrix is primarily threatened by habitat loss and degradation of its specialized chalk downland habitat due to agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional grazing management. The species' highly restricted distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat fragmentation and climate change impacts on chalk grassland ecosystems.
Where does Chalk-hill Bell, Chalk Hill Tortrix live?
Chalk-hill Bell, Chalk Hill Tortrix occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 16 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 Chalk-hill Bell, Chalk Hill Tortrix?
The main threats to Chalk-hill Bell, Chalk Hill Tortrix 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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