"Fairy-Like Creature Found Preserved in Amber Reveals New Enigmatic Species"

A piece of amber containing insects from the dinosaur age has revealed a previously unknown species of wasp, named Archaeromma chisatoi, dating back to the Late Cretaceous period. The discovery, made in Iwaki City, Japan, involved the analysis of three insects preserved inside the amber, belonging to the family Mymarommatidae. These false fairy wasps, known for their diminutive size, are considered the most "enigmatic" wasps. The newfound wasps were distinguished by a small number of bristles on their forewings and slender legs, leading to the naming of the species after its discoverer, Chisato Suzuki. With over 100 fossilized insects discovered in Iwaki's amber, researchers anticipate more findings in the future.