Depressaria artemisiae
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Depressaria artemisiae

Local name: streckad fältmalörtsplattmal

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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.

The streckad fältmalörtsplattmal faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its Scandinavian range. The species' specialized dependence on specific Artemisia host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in plant community composition caused by altered land management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting the distribution of suitable host plants northward faster than the moth can adapt or disperse.

Threat summary

Habitat

This specialized moth inhabits open grasslands, meadows, and field margins where its Artemisia host plants grow, particularly in areas with traditional extensive farming practices. The species requires stable populations of wormwood species (Artemisia) in semi-natural grassland environments across Scandinavia.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is streckad fältmalörtsplattmal classified as Endangered?
streckad fältmalörtsplattmal 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 streckad fältmalörtsplattmal faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its Scandinavian range. The species' specialized dependence on specific Artemisia host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in plant community composition caused by altered land management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting the distribution of suitable host plants northward faster than the moth can adapt or disperse.
Where does streckad fältmalörtsplattmal live?
streckad fältmalörtsplattmal occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Canada, China, Czechia, and Denmark (plus 16 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 streckad fältmalörtsplattmal?
The main threats to streckad fältmalörtsplattmal 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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