Brachmia dimidiella
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Brachmia dimidiella

Local name: sandfältspalpmal

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Brachmia dimidiella faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized dependence on sandy grassland environments makes it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, as these habitats are increasingly converted for farming or construction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the microhabitat conditions essential for its larval development in sandy soils.

Threat summary

Habitat

Brachmia dimidiella inhabits open sandy grasslands and heathlands with sparse vegetation, particularly areas with exposed sandy soils. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including well-drained sandy substrates and low-growing vegetation that supports its specialized larval feeding requirements.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sandfältspalpmal classified as Endangered?
sandfältspalpmal 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. Brachmia dimidiella faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized dependence on sandy grassland environments makes it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, as these habitats are increasingly converted for farming or construction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the microhabitat conditions essential for its larval development in sandy soils.
Where does sandfältspalpmal live?
sandfältspalpmal occurs in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and France (plus 20 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 sandfältspalpmal?
The main threats to sandfältspalpmal 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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