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- A new genus and species, Burmophilopota wintertoni, has been discovered in mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber, marking it as the oldest known member of the Philopotinae subfamily.
- The morphological features suggest that this species is an early ancestor of the Philopotinae group.
- The well-preserved details in the amber indicate that it may have played a role in pollinating flowering plants during the Mesozoic era, providing insights into the evolution of pollinating flies.
Article Abstract
A new genus and species of Acroceridae Leach, 1815, Burmophilopota wintertoni gen. et sp. nov., is identified from mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber, representing the oldest member of Philopotinae Schiner 1868. Based on morphological comparisons, Burmophilopota wintertoni gen. et sp. nov. most likely represents a stem group of the Philopotinae. The new material with well-preserved details of mouthparts and complete wing venation suggests that the new species could possibly be a pollinator for the angiosperms. This finding enhances our understanding of early origin and evolution of pollinating flies during the Mesozoic period.
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Article Synopsis
- A new genus and species, Burmophilopota wintertoni, has been discovered in mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber, marking it as the oldest known member of the Philopotinae subfamily.
- The morphological features suggest that this species is an early ancestor of the Philopotinae group.
- The well-preserved details in the amber indicate that it may have played a role in pollinating flowering plants during the Mesozoic era, providing insights into the evolution of pollinating flies.
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