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

Fossil Dolichoderus tavridus

Non-Parasitic Queen No Gamergate
Nom. sci.
Dolichoderus tavridus
Tribù
Dolichoderini
Sottofamiglia
Dolichoderinae
Autore
Perfilieva <i>et al.</i>, 2017
Fossile
Sì (specie fossile)
Distribuzione
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Introduzione

Dolichoderus tavridus is an extinct ant species known only from a single fossil forewing preserved in Miocene amber from the Kerch Peninsula in Crimea. The fossil dates to approximately 16.5-15.5 million years ago during the Middle Miocene epoch. No body fossils have been discovered, so the actual size and appearance of workers or queens is unknown. The genus Dolichoderus continues to exist today with numerous living species, but D. tavridus itself cannot be kept in captivity as it has been extinct for millions of years.

Caricamento mappa di distribuzione...

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

Nativa Invasiva Introdotta (interni) Intercettata Sconosciuto
Fonti di dati
Intervallo di anni 2000 - 2026
Fossil

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Dolichoderus tavridus is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.