A wasp that lived 40 million years ago was found in Kaliningrad amber.

Scientists noteThe wasp's size is just over a millimeter. These insects lived in an ancient forest 40 million years ago.

Previously, similar wasps were found in Taimyr amber and on the Isle of Wight in Great Britain.

Scientists believe these wasps appeared 100 million years ago, even during the time of the dinosaurs. They were then supplanted by more advanced relatives, which grew at least three times in size—these insects were also preserved in amber. discovered in the past year.

Photo: Amber Museum press service