NANJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Paleontologists from China, the Czech Republic and Britain have discovered an insect specimen, believed to be the ancestor of the firefly, the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences said Wednesday.
The insect, named Cretophengodidae, was found in an amber from Myanmar, which is approximately 99 million years old, thus dating back to the golden age of dinosaurs.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
