Dolichoderus longipilosus

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.