Myrmica winterae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Myrmica winterae faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited European range. The species' specialized nesting requirements in specific soil conditions make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and soil disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the microhabitat conditions this ant species depends on for successful colony establishment.
Habitat
Myrmica winterae inhabits specialized grassland and woodland edge environments with specific soil chemistry requirements. The species typically nests in well-drained soils with particular moisture and pH conditions, often associated with semi-natural grasslands and forest margins.