Micropodisma salamandra (Fischer, 1853)


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Habitat:
The thermophilous species inhabits herbaceous mountain meadows, nutrient-poor grasslands and forest clearings with partially higher-growing vegetation.

Life cycle:
The adults occur between June and October, most individuals only from July. The animals are ususally found resting on herbaceous vegetation.

Endangerment factors:
The biggest endangerment factor is nowadays the reforestation of the often quite limited habitats after abandonment of a modest management of the sites. On the other hand intense management (mowing more than once, intense grazing) can push back Micropodisma salamandra quickly, too.

Remarks:
Micropodisma salamandra occurs in Southernmost and Eastern Austria as well as in Slovenia and Croatia.