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

Fossil Strumigenys poinari

Non-Parasitic Queen No Gamergate
Sci. Name
Strumigenys poinari
Tribe
Attini
Subfamily
Myrmicinae
Author
Baroni Urbani & De Andrade, 2007
Fossil
Yes (fossil species)
Distribution
Found in 0 countries

Introduction

Strumigenys poinari is an extinct ant species known only from a single fossil preserved in Dominican amber from the early Miocene, roughly 15-20 million years ago . Because the species no longer exists, it cannot be kept in captivity. The fossil helped scientists calibrate the evolutionary timeline of trap-jaw ants .

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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

Strumigenys poinari is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.