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

Fossil Plagiolepis wheeleri

Non-Parasitic Queen No Gamergate
Nom. sci.
Plagiolepis wheeleri
Tribù
Plagiolepidini
Sottofamiglia
Formicinae
Autore
Dlussky, 2010
Fossile
Sì (specie fossile)
Distribuzione
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Introduzione

Plagiolepis wheeleri is an extinct ant species known only from fossil specimens preserved in Baltic amber, dating to the Late Eocene period approximately 44 million years ago . Workers measured 2.3 mm in body length, with a smooth, nearly hairless body and 10-segmented antennae . This species represents an ancient form that no longer exists in the modern world.

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

Plagiolepis wheeleri is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.