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Dive into the incredible find of a 99-million-year-old mosquito larva preserved in amber from Myanmar. This Cretaceous fossil, named Cretosabethes primaevus, is the oldest known mosquito larva and the first from the Mesozoic Era. Unlike other ancient mosquito fossils, this one resembles modern species, offering new insights into mosquito evolution. LMU researchers discovered it trapped in a tiny water pool, challenging previous theories about when mosquitoes diversified. Explore the morphology, its similarity to today's Sabethini group, and how this lucky find rewrites the history of these buzzing insects. Learn about the Jurassic origins, amber preservation, and what this means for understanding insect ecology over millions of years. Perfect for science enthusiasts and fossil fans!