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

Fossil Plagiolepis wheeleri

Non-Parasitic Queen Não Gamergate
Nome cient.
Plagiolepis wheeleri
Tribo
Plagiolepidini
Subfamília
Formicinae
Autor
Dlussky, 2010
Fóssil
Sim (espécie fóssil)
Distribuição
Encontrado em 0 países

Introdução

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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Estado por país, de Kass et al. 2022 & Wong et al. 2023

Nativa Invasiva Introduzida (interior) Interceptada Desconhecido
Fontes de dados
Intervalo de anos 2000 - 2026
Fossil

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