Korea Zinc Releases 90 Larvae of Endangered Insect 'Datmunui-gilapjabi'

Larvae released in Taeanhaean National Park in partnership with the National Institute of Ecology and others

Korea Zinc has launched efforts to restore the endangered insect Datmunui-gilapjabi, which is designated as a Class I endangered wildlife species.

Korea Zinc, together with the National Institute of Ecology, the Korea National Park Service and local citizen scientists, released larvae of the endangered anchor-marked tiger beetle into their natural habitat in Taean Coast National Park. Korea Zinc

Korea Zinc said on November 2 that on October 29, it released 90 artificially bred Datmunui-gilapjabi larvae into their natural habitat in Taeanhaean National Park, working with the National Institute of Ecology, the Korea National Park Service and local citizen scientists.

Datmunui-gilapjabi are insects that mainly live on sandy beaches. Their population has declined due to coastal development and habitat damage, leading to their designation as a Class I endangered wildlife species.

The initiative was carried out as part of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in May by Korea Zinc, the National Institute of Ecology and Supsokui Jageun Chingudeul to restore endangered insects and promote biodiversity.

The larvae were released in late October, taking into account their growth pattern: in autumn, they burrow into the sand to spend the winter. The release site was also selected in a coastal sandy area with little foot traffic and minimal outside interference to help the larvae settle successfully. The released larvae are expected to hibernate through the winter and grow into adults.

Korea Zinc continues its endangered-species restoration efforts. On October 16, for example, it released endangered giant water bugs into Galti Pond at Ulsan Grand Park.

A Korea Zinc official said, "We will continue to work closely with specialized institutions such as the National Institute of Ecology and with local communities to help protect endangered species and promote biodiversity. We will also continue various activities to conserve local ecosystems."

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