Epimyrma zaleskyi
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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.
Epimyrma zaleskyi faces significant threats from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized woodland environments. As a socially parasitic ant species dependent on specific host ant colonies, any disruption to forest ecosystems severely impacts both the parasite and its hosts. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced suitable habitat patches, while climate change may alter the delicate ecological relationships this species requires for survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits deciduous and mixed forests across parts of Europe, particularly favoring woodland areas with well-established ant communities that serve as hosts. It requires mature forest ecosystems with stable microclimates and diverse ground-dwelling ant species to complete its complex parasitic life cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
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