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

Fossil Formica longicollis

Non-Parasitic Queen No Gamergate
Nom. sci.
Formica longicollis
Tribù
Formicini
Sottofamiglia
Formicinae
Autore
Heer, 1849
Fossile
Sì (specie fossile)
Incertae Sedis
Incertae Sedis in Genus
Distribuzione
Trovata in 0 paesi

Introduzione

Formica longicollis is an extinct ant species known only from fossil specimens found in Miocene deposits in Switzerland . This species was described from male specimens discovered in the Oeningen formation. The known specimens measure approximately 16mm in total length, with an elongated thorax and an oval abdomen longer than wide. The wings extend beyond the abdomen apex . As a fossil species from the Miocene period, no living colonies exist, and this species cannot be kept in captivity.

Caricamento mappa di distribuzione...

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

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

No caresheet needed

Formica longicollis is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.