Dolichoderus longipilosus
- Sci. Name
- Dolichoderus longipilosus
- Tribe
- Dolichoderini
- Subfamily
- Dolichoderinae
- Author
- Dlussky, 2002
- Fossil
- Yes (fossil species)
- Distribution
- Found in 0 countries
Introduction
Dolichoderus longipilosus is an extinct ant species known only from Late Eocene Baltic amber, dating back approximately 44-49 million years . Workers are characterized by abundant standing pubescence with more than 20 standing hairs on the promesonotum, and numerous standing hairs on the legs and scape . The petiole lacks a prominent scale, featuring a low thick structure where length exceeds height . As a fossil species, no living specimens exist, and no information is available about its behavior, colony structure, or care requirements in captivity.
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Dolichoderus longipilosus is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.
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Dolichoderus longipilosus is a fossil species and cannot be sold.