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

Fossil Dolichoderus tavridus

Non-Parasitic Queen Nee Gamergate
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Dolichoderus tavridus
Tribus
Dolichoderini
Subfamilie
Dolichoderinae
Auteur
Perfilieva <i>et al.</i>, 2017
Fossiel
Ja (fossiele soort)
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Introductie

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.

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Status per land, volgens Kass et al. 2022 & Wong et al. 2023

Inheems Invasief Geïntroduceerd (binnenshuis) Onderschept Onbekend
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Jaarbereik 2000 - 2026
Fossil

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