tallbarksmal
Elatobia fuliginosella
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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 tallbarksmal faces severe pressure from habitat degradation as its specialized bark-dwelling lifestyle makes it extremely vulnerable to changes in forest composition and tree health. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions within its bark microhabitat, potentially disrupting the delicate fungal communities it depends upon. Forest management practices that remove dead or dying trees eliminate crucial breeding sites for this species.
Habitat
The tallbarksmal inhabits the bark crevices and under-bark spaces of mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly favoring oak, beech, and birch trees. This microlepidopteran requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in the bark ecosystem, often associated with fungal growth and decaying organic matter.
Other threatened species in Tineidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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