Korrelpalpmot
VU

Korrelpalpmot

Teleiodes saltuum

Unknown

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

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Teleiodes saltuum faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and quality. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect both the moth's lifecycle timing and the availability of its preferred host plants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth species inhabits traditional grasslands, meadows, and forest edges where its specific host plants occur. It shows a preference for areas with diverse herbaceous vegetation and requires undisturbed sites for successful reproduction and larval development.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Korrelpalpmot classified as Vulnerable?
Korrelpalpmot 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. Teleiodes saltuum faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to intensive agricultural practices and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized feeding requirements on specific host plants make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation composition and quality. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect both the moth's lifecycle timing and the availability of its preferred host plants.
Where does Korrelpalpmot live?
Korrelpalpmot occurs in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, and Italy (plus 7 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 Korrelpalpmot?
The main threats to Korrelpalpmot 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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