Lasius longaevus
- Sci. Name
- Lasius longaevus
- Tribe
- Lasiini
- Subfamily
- Formicinae
- Author
- Heer, 1849
- Fossil
- Yes (fossil species)
- Incertae Sedis
- Incertae Sedis in Genus
- Distribution
- Found in 1 countries
Introduction
Lasius longaevus is an extinct ant species known only from fossil specimens preserved in Miocene-era deposits from Radoboj, Croatia, dating to approximately 18.2 million years ago . This species was originally described by Oswald Heer in 1849 as Formica longaeva before being reclassified into the genus Lasius . The fossils show queens measured 3.8-6.7mm in body length, with wings nearly as long as their body . This species represents approximately 11% of the ant impression fossils found at the Radoboj site, making it one of the more common ant fossils from that location . As a fossil species, Lasius longaevus no longer exists and cannot be kept in captivity.
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Lasius longaevus is a fossil species and does not require a caresheet.
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Lasius longaevus is a fossil species and cannot be sold.