Myrmica ereptrix
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Myrmica ereptrix faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Europe. The species' specialized nesting requirements in undisturbed grassland soils make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and soil compaction from livestock grazing. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect soil moisture levels critical for colony survival.
Habitat
Myrmica ereptrix inhabits dry grasslands, meadows, and steppe environments with well-drained soils in southeastern Europe. The species requires undisturbed ground with specific soil conditions for nest construction and foraging in areas with sparse to moderate vegetation cover.
Other threatened species in FORMICIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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