Grass Ant
VU

Grass Ant

Myrmecina graminicola

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Grass Ant faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires in grassland ecosystems. The species' highly specialized ecological requirements and small population sizes make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Myrmecina graminicola inhabits natural and semi-natural grasslands, particularly calcareous grasslands and meadows with specific soil conditions. The species requires areas with sparse vegetation cover and well-drained soils, often found in traditional pastoral landscapes.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Grass Ant classified as Vulnerable?
Grass Ant is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Grass Ant faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires in grassland ecosystems. The species' highly specialized ecological requirements and small population sizes make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Where does Grass Ant live?
Grass Ant occurs in Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, and Belgium (plus 35 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 Grass Ant?
The main threats to Grass Ant 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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