Saltern Neb, Milkwort Borer
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Saltern Neb, Milkwort Borer

Monochroa tetragonella

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Saltern Neb faces severe habitat loss due to coastal development and changes in traditional salt production methods that maintain its specialized saltmarsh environments. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity threaten the remaining fragments of suitable habitat, while pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development degrades the quality of coastal wetlands. The species' highly specialized feeding requirements on specific milkwort species in saline conditions make it particularly vulnerable to even minor habitat modifications.

Threat summary

Habitat

This moth inhabits specialized saltmarsh environments and traditional salt production areas along European coasts, particularly areas where sea milkwort (Glaux maritima) grows in saline soils. The species requires the specific microhabitat conditions created by tidal influence and salt-tolerant vegetation communities.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Saltern Neb, Milkwort Borer classified as Endangered?
Saltern Neb, Milkwort Borer 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 Neb faces severe habitat loss due to coastal development and changes in traditional salt production methods that maintain its specialized saltmarsh environments. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity threaten the remaining fragments of suitable habitat, while pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development degrades the quality of coastal wetlands. The species' highly specialized feeding requirements on specific milkwort species in saline conditions make it particularly vulnerable to even minor habitat modifications.
Where does Saltern Neb, Milkwort Borer live?
Saltern Neb, Milkwort Borer occurs in Åland Islands, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, and Luxembourg (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 Saltern Neb, Milkwort Borer?
The main threats to Saltern Neb, Milkwort Borer 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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