Scientists Astounded by Revival of 16-Million-Year-Old Species

Scientists have discovered a remarkably well-preserved fossil of the Baladi Warru, an ancient sawfly species thought to be extinct for 16 million years, at McGraths Flat in Australia. This find provides insights into Miocene-era ecosystems, revealing interactions with flowering plants like Quintinia. The Baladi Warru's role as both a pollinator and plant consumer offers clues about ancient biodiversity and adaptation, potentially informing current ecological studies amid climate change.