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

Fossil Pachycondyla petiolosa

Non-Parasitic Queen Non Gamergate
Nom sci.
Pachycondyla petiolosa
Tribu
Ponerini
Sous-famille
Ponerinae
Auteur
Dlussky & Wedmann, 2012
Fossile
Oui (espèce fossile)
Incertae Sedis
Incertae Sedis in Genus
Distribution
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Introduction

Pachycondyla petiolosa is an extinct ant species from the Eocene period, approximately 48 million years old, discovered in the Messel Pit fossil site in Germany . This was a large, massive ant with queens measuring 20-22.5mm in body length . The species is known only from fossil specimens preserved in fine-grained sediment, making it impossible to keep or observe in captivity .

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

Indigène Envahissante Introduite (intérieur) Interceptée Inconnu
Sources de données
Plage d'années 2000 - 2026
Fossil

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Pachycondyla petiolosa is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.