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Scrobipalpa stangei

Local name: sältingssmåstävmal

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Overview

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

Scrobipalpa stangei faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and agricultural intensification in its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized dependence on specific salt-tolerant plant hosts makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in coastal vegetation communities. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and rising sea levels that could eliminate critical saltmarsh breeding habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This micro-moth inhabits coastal saltmarshes and saline meadows along the Scandinavian coastline, where it depends on specific halophytic plants as larval hosts. The species requires undisturbed salt-tolerant vegetation communities that develop in the transition zones between marine and terrestrial environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sältingssmåstävmal classified as Endangered?
sältingssmåstävmal 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. Scrobipalpa stangei faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and agricultural intensification in its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized dependence on specific salt-tolerant plant hosts makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in coastal vegetation communities. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and rising sea levels that could eliminate critical saltmarsh breeding habitats.
Where does sältingssmåstävmal live?
sältingssmåstävmal occurs in Åland Islands, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, and Norway (plus 2 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 sältingssmåstävmal?
The main threats to sältingssmåstävmal 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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