Chestnut Groundling
VU

Chestnut Groundling

Teleiodes flavimaculella

Unknown

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Overview

Teleiodes flavimaculella, the chestnut groundling, is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is widely but locally distributed in Europe, east to Siberia.

The Chestnut Groundling faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Climate change is altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, disrupting critical breeding cycles and larval development.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits dry grasslands, chalk downs, coastal dunes, and scrubland areas with sparse vegetation where its host plants in the Chenopodiaceae family occur. Typically found in open, sunny locations with well-drained soils from sea level to moderate elevations.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chestnut Groundling classified as Vulnerable?
Chestnut Groundling 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 Chestnut Groundling faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its European range. Climate change is altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, disrupting critical breeding cycles and larval development.
Where does Chestnut Groundling live?
Chestnut Groundling occurs in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 9 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 Chestnut Groundling?
The main threats to Chestnut Groundling 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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