Ancient Camouflage
Photograph courtesy Wang, Labandeira, Shih, and Ren via ASU
Mixed among fossilized ginkgo-like leaves (Yimaia capituliformis) from 165 million years ago, researchers found an ancient hangingfly (Juracimbrophlebia ginkgofolia).
The fly's wings almost perfectly match the shape of the ginkgo-like leaves, the authors note in an article published last year in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Related pictures: "Oldest Flying Insect Imprint Found.")
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