Tetramorium paraarmatum

Introduction

Tetramorium paraarmatum is an extinct ant species that lived approximately 37 million years ago during the Late Eocene period. It was described from a single fossil queen preserved in Baltic amber found near Gdańsk, Poland . The queen measures approximately 3.5mm in total length, with a head longer than broad, well-developed eyes, and distinctive propodeal spines . This species belongs to the inerme species group and bears resemblance to the modern Tetramorium armatum, sharing similar body proportions and reduced body sculpture . Since this is a fossil species that went extinct approximately 37 million years ago, it cannot be kept in captivity. The only known specimen is a dealate queen preserved in Baltic amber, with workers and males completely unknown to science . This makes it a species of significant paleontological interest rather than an antkeeping subject.