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

Fossil Solenopsis alena

Non-Parasitic Queen No Gamergate
Sci. Name
Solenopsis alena
Tribe
Solenopsidini
Subfamily
Myrmicinae
Author
Özdikmen, 2010
Fossil
Yes (fossil species)
Distribution
Found in 0 countries

Introduction

Solenopsis alena is an extinct fossil species known only from a single male specimen preserved in Oligocene deposits from France . No living colonies exist, so this ant cannot be kept or observed alive. If you're looking for a living Solenopsis species to keep, consider alternatives like Solenopsis invicta (Red Imported Fire Ant), Solenopsis fugax (Thief Ant), or Solenopsis geminata (Tropical Fire Ant).

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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

No caresheet needed

Solenopsis alena is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.