Formica heteroptera
- Sci. Name
- Formica heteroptera
- Tribe
- Formicini
- Subfamily
- Formicinae
- Author
- Cockerell, 1920
- Fossil
- Yes (fossil species)
- Distribution
- Found in 0 countries
Introduction
Formica heteroptera is an extinct ant species known only from a single fossil wing specimen discovered in Eocene deposits at the Bagshot Beds in Bournemouth, England . The original description was made by T.D.A. Cockerell in 1920 based on wing measurements, with the forewing measuring approximately 13.5mm in length . More recent taxonomic review has determined that this specimen does not actually belong to the genus Formica and may represent a distinct genus . As a fossil species from approximately 45-50 million years ago, no living specimens exist and no biological or behavioral data is available.
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Formica heteroptera is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.
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