Lead Belle
EN

Lead Belle

Scotopteryx mucronata

Unknown

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

Overview

Scotopteryx mucronata, the lead belle, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in most of Europe, Turkey, Ukraine, West Siberia.

The Lead Belle moth is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized chalk grassland habitats. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional grazing practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites containing its larval host plants.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lead Belle classified as Endangered?
Lead Belle 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 Lead Belle moth is declining primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized chalk grassland habitats. Agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional grazing practices have significantly reduced the availability of suitable breeding sites containing its larval host plants.
Where does Lead Belle live?
Lead Belle occurs in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Czechia (plus 24 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 Lead Belle?
The main threats to Lead Belle 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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