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Scardia boletella
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Overview
Scardia boletella is a moth, belonging to the family Tineidae. The species was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1794.
Scardia boletella is declining primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and changes in forest management practices that reduce the availability of suitable fungal host species. Climate change may also be affecting the distribution and abundance of the bracket fungi that this moth species depends on for larval development.
Other threatened species in Tineidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Scardia boletella classified as Endangered?
Scardia boletella 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. Scardia boletella is declining primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation and changes in forest management practices that reduce the availability of suitable fungal host species. Climate change may also be affecting the distribution and abundance of the bracket fungi that this moth species depends on for larval development.
Where does Scardia boletella live?
Scardia boletella occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Denmark (plus 13 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 Scardia boletella?
The main threats to Scardia boletella 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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