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

Fossil Lasius longipennis

Non-Parasitic Queen Non Gamergate
Nom sci.
Lasius longipennis
Tribu
Lasiini
Sous-famille
Formicinae
Auteur
Heer, 1849
Fossile
Oui (espèce fossile)
Incertae Sedis
Incertae Sedis in Genus
Distribution
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Introduction

Lasius longipennis is an extinct ant species from the Miocene period, known only from fossil specimens found in Radoboj, Croatia . This fossil ant lived approximately 11-16 million years ago during the Early Miocene epoch. The species was originally described as Formica longipennis by Oswald Heer in 1849 before being transferred to the genus Lasius by Mayr in 1867 . As a fossil species, no living colonies exist and it cannot be kept in captivity. This caresheet is provided for informational purposes only.

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Statut par pays, de Kass et al. 2022 & Wong et al. 2023

Indigène Envahissante Introduite (intérieur) Interceptée Inconnu
2000 - 2026
Fossil

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Lasius longipennis is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.