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

Fossil Camponotites xiejiaheensis

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Nom. sci.
Camponotites xiejiaheensis
Sottofamiglia
Formicinae
Autore
Hong, 1984
Fossile
Sì (specie fossile)
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Introduzione

Camponotites xiejiaheensis is an extinct ant species known only from fossil specimens. Originally described from Miocene deposits in Shandong, China, it was initially classified as Rabidia xiejiaheensis before being moved to Oecophylla (weaver ants) and ultimately to its current genus placement . The species is an ancient member of the Formicinae subfamily, related to modern weaver ants (Oecophylla), though it has been extinct for millions of years. Only the male caste has been formally described in the scientific literature .

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Stato per paese, da Kass et al. 2022 & Wong et al. 2023

Nativa Invasiva Introdotta (interni) Intercettata Sconosciuto
2000 - 2026
Fossil

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Camponotites xiejiaheensis is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.