Scientific illustration of Camponotites xiejiaheensis ant - showing key identification features including head, thorax, and gaster.

Fossil Camponotites xiejiaheensis

Non-Parasitic Queen No Gamergate
Sci. Name
Camponotites xiejiaheensis
Subfamily
Formicinae
Author
Hong, 1984
Fossil
Yes (fossil species)
Distribution
Found in 0 countries

Introduction

Camponotites xiejiaheensis is an extinct ant species known only from fossil specimens. Originally described from Miocene deposits in Shandong, China, it was initially classified as Rabidia xiejiaheensis before being moved to Oecophylla (weaver ants) and ultimately to its current genus placement . The species is an ancient member of the Formicinae subfamily, related to modern weaver ants (Oecophylla), though it has been extinct for millions of years. Only the male caste has been formally described in the scientific literature .

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Status by country, from Kass et al. 2022 & Wong et al. 2023

Native Invasive Introduced (indoor) Intercepted Unknown
Data Sources
Year Range 2000 - 2026
Fossil

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Camponotites xiejiaheensis is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.