@mpgTraces of an ancient blood meal were found inside a fossilized mosquito pulled from shale beds in northwestern Montana, and it's estimated at 46 million years old
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46-million-year-old mosquito fossil
Photo by @mpg· Oct 23, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· Montana
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The focus is a fossilized insect, likely a mosquito, preserved in amber. The insect is dark and detailed, with visible wings and legs. The amber has a warm, golden-brown hue with small, scattered inclusions. The overall mood is scientific and historical, highlighting the preservation of ancient life.
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