Schlankfeuerzikade
Zygina angusta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Zygina angusta faces severe population decline primarily due to the loss and fragmentation of its specialized grassland habitats through agricultural intensification and urban development. The species' narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to changes in vegetation structure and plant community composition. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the phenology of its host plants and potentially shifting suitable habitat zones beyond the species' dispersal capabilities.
Habitat
Zygina angusta inhabits specialized dry grassland ecosystems and calcareous meadows, typically found in areas with specific plant communities that support its feeding requirements. The species shows strong fidelity to particular grass species and requires well-maintained grassland habitats with appropriate vegetation structure and minimal disturbance.
Other threatened species in Cicadellidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
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