Phycide du Mistral
CR

Phycide du Mistral

Ephestia mistralella

Unknown

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

Overview

Ephestia mistralella is a species of snout moth in the genus Ephestia. It was described by Pierre Millière in 1874, and is known from France, Germany, Denmark, Fennoscandia, Estonia, Latvia and the Iberian Peninsula.

Ephestia mistralella faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in Mediterranean coastal regions. Climate change is altering the specific microclimatic conditions this species requires, while pesticide use in agricultural areas directly impacts both the moth and its host plants.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mediterranean scrubland and garrigue habitats along coastal areas, particularly in regions with specific host plants and the distinctive mistral wind patterns. The species requires undisturbed areas with native vegetation between 0-300m elevation in southern France and adjacent Mediterranean coastlines.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phycide du Mistral classified as Critically Endangered?
Phycide du Mistral 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. Ephestia mistralella faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in Mediterranean coastal regions. Climate change is altering the specific microclimatic conditions this species requires, while pesticide use in agricultural areas directly impacts both the moth and its host plants.
Where does Phycide du Mistral live?
Phycide du Mistral occurs in Åland Islands, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, and Norway (plus 3 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 Phycide du Mistral?
The main threats to Phycide du Mistral 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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