How can a pollinating insect be recognised in the fossil record? (IMAGE)

University of Barcelona

How can a pollinating insect be recognised in the fossil record?

Caption

An insect of the species Buccinatormyia magnifica from the extinguished family Zhangsolvidae (Diptera), El Soplao (Spain).

Credit

Enrique Peñalver

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