Saltern Bent-wing
EN

Saltern Bent-wing

Bucculatrix maritima

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Saltern Bent-wing faces severe habitat loss due to coastal development and saltmarsh destruction along European coastlines. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity threaten the remaining fragmented saltmarsh habitats where this specialized moth depends on its host plants. Industrial salt production changes and abandonment of traditional saltern management have eliminated crucial breeding sites across its historical range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized moth inhabits coastal saltmarshes and traditional salt production areas (salterns) along European coastlines. The species requires specific halophytic vegetation communities that thrive in saline conditions, particularly areas with its host plants in the Chenopodiaceae family.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Saltern Bent-wing classified as Endangered?
Saltern Bent-wing 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 Saltern Bent-wing faces severe habitat loss due to coastal development and saltmarsh destruction along European coastlines. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity threaten the remaining fragmented saltmarsh habitats where this specialized moth depends on its host plants. Industrial salt production changes and abandonment of traditional saltern management have eliminated crucial breeding sites across its historical range.
Where does Saltern Bent-wing live?
Saltern Bent-wing occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 11 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 Saltern Bent-wing?
The main threats to Saltern Bent-wing 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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