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Rare insect discovery reveals a new species from the dinosaur age

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A 2026 article reports the identification of a new insect species named Cretodorus noonoo, discovered in 99 million years ago when it was trapped in tree resin. The fossil was preserved in amber and analyzed by researchers from the School of Zoology and The Steinhardt Museum of Natural History. The discovery provides a rare example of an insect from the dinosaur age that survived the extinction event, though the specific identification process and the exact moment of preservation remain partially documented.

Key points

• The new insect species Cretodorus noonoo was identified in 99 million years ago when it was trapped in tree resin.
• The fossil was preserved in amber and analyzed by researchers from the School of Zoology and The Steinhardt Museum of Natural History.

Context and limitations

The article provides the species name and the timeframe of discovery but does not detail the specific identification methodology, nor does it confirm the exact moment the insect was trapped in resin.

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