Speckled Beauty
EN

Speckled Beauty

Fagivorina arenaria

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Speckled Beauty faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires, while invasive plant species are displacing native vegetation that supports its lifecycle. Light pollution from expanding human settlements disrupts its nocturnal behavior patterns, further contributing to reproductive success decline.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Speckled Beauty inhabits coastal sandy areas, dune systems, and sandy heathlands with sparse vegetation. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including areas with exposed sand patches interspersed with low-growing native plants that provide both shelter and food resources.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Speckled Beauty classified as Endangered?
Speckled Beauty 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 Speckled Beauty faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range. Climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires, while invasive plant species are displacing native vegetation that supports its lifecycle. Light pollution from expanding human settlements disrupts its nocturnal behavior patterns, further contributing to reproductive success decline.
Where does Speckled Beauty live?
Speckled Beauty occurs in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, and France (plus 14 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 Speckled Beauty?
The main threats to Speckled Beauty 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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