VU

Micracanthia marginalis

Local name: Mosespringtæge

Unknown

Overview

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

Micracanthia marginalis faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution affecting its specialized spring environments. Agricultural runoff and urban development have contaminated many of the pristine spring systems this species depends on. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering groundwater flow patterns and spring temperatures, potentially making habitats unsuitable for this cold-water specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic bug inhabits cold, clear spring systems and spring-fed streams with stable water temperatures and high oxygen levels. It requires pristine water quality and is typically found in areas with minimal human disturbance where natural spring ecosystems remain intact.

Threatened in Austria

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
Anthophore estivaleCR

Anthophore estivale

Anthophora aestivalis

Unknown
Adonis BlueVU

Adonis Blue

Lysandra bellargus

Unknown
agnhodeedderkoppCR

agnhodeedderkopp

Walckenaeria alticeps

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Mosespringtæge classified as Vulnerable?
Mosespringtæge 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. Micracanthia marginalis faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution affecting its specialized spring environments. Agricultural runoff and urban development have contaminated many of the pristine spring systems this species depends on. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering groundwater flow patterns and spring temperatures, potentially making habitats unsuitable for this cold-water specialist.
Where does Mosespringtæge live?
Mosespringtæge occurs in Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, and Netherlands (plus 4 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 Mosespringtæge?
The main threats to Mosespringtæge 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.