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99-Million-Year-Old Wasp Resembles Venus Flytrap Uncovered

3/31/2025

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Paleontologists have unearthed a remarkable 99-million-year-old wasp, Sirenobethylus charybdis, encased in amber from Myanmar. With an abdomen that strikingly resembles a Venus flytrap, this ancient predator likely used its unique features to capture prey while laying eggs. This discovery sheds light on the fascinating predation techniques of the mid-Cretaceous era.

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Paleontologists have unearthed a remarkable 99-million-year-old wasp, Sirenobethylus charybdis, encased in amber from Myanmar. With an abdomen that strikingly resembles a Venus flytrap, this ancient predator likely used its unique features to capture prey while laying eggs. This discovery sheds light on the fascinating predation techniques of the mid-Cretaceous era.