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

Fossil Dolichoderus longipilosus

Non-Parasitic Queen No Gamergate
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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Status by country, from Kass et al. 2022 & Wong et al. 2023

Native Invasive Introduced (indoor) Intercepted Unknown
2000 - 2026
Fossil

No caresheet needed

Dolichoderus longipilosus is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.