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Thymianblattzikade

Chlorita dumosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Chlorita dumosa faces severe population decline primarily due to the destruction and fragmentation of its specialized thyme-dominated grassland habitats through agricultural intensification and urban development. The species' narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat quality degradation, as it depends on specific plant communities that are increasingly rare across its European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the composition of Mediterranean grassland ecosystems and potentially shifting suitable habitat zones beyond the species' dispersal capabilities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leafhopper species inhabits dry, calcareous grasslands and scrublands dominated by thyme (Thymus) species across Mediterranean regions. It requires well-drained soils with sparse vegetation cover and is typically found on south-facing slopes and rocky outcrops where its host plants thrive.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Thymianblattzikade classified as Endangered?
Thymianblattzikade 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. Chlorita dumosa faces severe population decline primarily due to the destruction and fragmentation of its specialized thyme-dominated grassland habitats through agricultural intensification and urban development. The species' narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat quality degradation, as it depends on specific plant communities that are increasingly rare across its European range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the composition of Mediterranean grassland ecosystems and potentially shifting suitable habitat zones beyond the species' dispersal capabilities.
Where does Thymianblattzikade live?
Thymianblattzikade occurs in Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, and France (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 Thymianblattzikade?
The main threats to Thymianblattzikade 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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