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

Fossil Lasius nemorivagus

Non-Parasitic Queen No Gamergate
Nom. sci.
Lasius nemorivagus
Tribù
Lasiini
Sottofamiglia
Formicinae
Autore
Wheeler, 1915
Fossile
Sì (specie fossile)
Incertae Sedis
Incertae Sedis in Genus
Distribuzione
Trovata in 0 paesi

Introduzione

Lasius nemorivagus is an extinct ant species known only from fossil specimens preserved in Baltic Amber from the Late Eocene epoch. The queen (gyne) measured about 6mm in body length and was described by Wheeler in 1915 based on a single specimen. This species belonged to the subgenus Chthonolasius, characterized by a relatively wide head that is broader than the mesosoma (the middle body section). The body has sparse standing hairs and appears shiny due to fine punctation. The original type specimen was likely lost during World War II. This is a paleontological species, not a living ant that can 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
Fonti di dati
Intervallo di anni 2000 - 2026
Fossil

No caresheet needed

Lasius nemorivagus is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.