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Ophion forticornis

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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.

Ophion forticornis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat fragmentation and loss of its specialized woodland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of mature forest ecosystems that support its parasitoid lifestyle. Climate change is altering the phenology of its lepidopteran hosts, disrupting the precise timing required for successful parasitism.

Threat summary

Habitat

This parasitoid wasp inhabits mature deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly oak-dominated forests where its lepidopteran hosts are abundant. It requires complex forest ecosystems with diverse understory vegetation that supports the caterpillar communities it parasitizes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ophion forticornis classified as Endangered?
Ophion forticornis 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. Ophion forticornis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat fragmentation and loss of its specialized woodland environments. Agricultural intensification and urban development have reduced the availability of mature forest ecosystems that support its parasitoid lifestyle. Climate change is altering the phenology of its lepidopteran hosts, disrupting the precise timing required for successful parasitism.
Where does Ophion forticornis live?
Ophion forticornis occurs in France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ophion forticornis?
The main threats to Ophion forticornis 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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