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Myrmeleon bore

Local name: liten myrlejonslända

Unknown

Overview

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

Myrmeleon bore faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from coastal development and sand extraction activities that eliminate the sandy substrates essential for larval pit construction. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the dry, stable sand conditions required for successful reproduction. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This antlion species inhabits dry, sandy coastal areas and inland sand dunes where larvae construct characteristic conical pits to trap prey. Adults require nearby vegetation for shelter and mating, typically found in sparse grasslands and scrublands adjacent to suitable sandy substrates.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is liten myrlejonslända classified as Endangered?
liten myrlejonslända 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. Myrmeleon bore faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from coastal development and sand extraction activities that eliminate the sandy substrates essential for larval pit construction. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the dry, stable sand conditions required for successful reproduction. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances.
Where does liten myrlejonslända live?
liten myrlejonslända occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, China, Denmark, and Estonia (plus 15 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 liten myrlejonslända?
The main threats to liten myrlejonslända 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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