Micantulina micantula
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Micantulina micantula faces severe population declines primarily due to the intensification of agricultural practices and widespread use of pesticides in its grassland habitats. The conversion of traditional hay meadows to intensive monocultures has eliminated the diverse plant communities this leafhopper depends on for feeding and reproduction. Climate change is altering the timing of plant phenology, potentially disrupting the species' synchronized life cycle with its host plants.
Habitat
This leafhopper species inhabits species-rich grasslands, particularly traditional hay meadows and semi-natural pastures with diverse herbaceous plant communities. It requires areas with minimal pesticide use and traditional extensive management practices that maintain the botanical diversity essential for its survival.
Other threatened species in Cicadellidae
Threatened in Algeria
Frequently asked questions
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