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

Fossil Temnothorax praecreolus

Non-Parasitic Queen Non Gamergate
Nom sci.
Temnothorax praecreolus
Tribu
Crematogastrini
Sous-famille
Myrmicinae
Auteur
De Andrade, 1992
Fossile
Oui (espèce fossile)
Distribution
Trouvé dans 0 pays

Introduction

Temnothorax praecreolus is an extinct ant species known only from a single worker fossil in Dominican Amber, dated to the Miocene epoch (15-20 million years ago) . The fossil shows ‘Macromischa syndrome’ features: an elongated petiole, broad bell-shaped post-petiole, and enlarged middle and hind femora . The specimen is somewhat flattened from top to bottom . Phylogenetic analysis places it as a close relative of modern Caribbean and Meso-American species in the salvini clade, giving clues about how this ant group evolved over time .

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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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Temnothorax praecreolus is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.