Disciseda hyalothrix was described from Australia. Synonymous with the American D. pedicellata as shown by Moreno et al. (2003). Characterized by its pedicellate spores. Further sudies are needed to verify conspecificity between is various populations.

Population status is currently unclear. Species restricted to xerothermic steppe grasslands. tTansformation of habitats into arable land and ceased grazing are historical and ongoing threats. Suggested assessment: DD

Disciseda hyalothrix is a rare species, currently known from less than 100 occurrences world-wide. The current population status is unkown and it is likely to be under-recorded due to its similarity with other Disciseda species.

Disciseda hyalothrix is a xerothermic species of dry steppic grasslands. It occurs in patches of naked soil (mostly sand). It is poptentially favoured by trampling from grazing cattle/sheep and has not been recorded in habitats with a thick grass sward.

Being a species of dry steppic grasslands, the turning of grasslands into arable land as well as overgrowth of its habitats due to ceased grazing are potential threats.

Monitoring of suitable habitats world-wide will be needed to get a picture of its population status

Further taxonomic studies based on molecular data are needed to verify conspecificity of D. hyalothrix from various continents.

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