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

Fossil Plagiolepis wheeleri

Non-Parasitic Queen Nee Gamergate
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Plagiolepis wheeleri
Tribus
Plagiolepidini
Subfamilie
Formicinae
Auteur
Dlussky, 2010
Fossiel
Ja (fossiele soort)
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Introductie

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.

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