Mullein Wave
CR

Mullein Wave

Scopula marginepunctata

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Mullein Wave faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. Climate change is altering the composition of its preferred grassland and heathland habitats, while light pollution disrupts its nocturnal behavior patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

Open grasslands, chalk downs, heathlands, and coastal dunes with abundant mullein plants (Verbascum species) which serve as the primary larval food source. Adults are found in areas with scattered scrubland and rough grassland typically below 300m elevation.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mullein Wave classified as Critically Endangered?
Mullein Wave is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Mullein Wave faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its range. Climate change is altering the composition of its preferred grassland and heathland habitats, while light pollution disrupts its nocturnal behavior patterns.
Where does Mullein Wave live?
Mullein Wave occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mullein Wave?
The main threats to Mullein Wave 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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