A Very Old Insect
Mosquitoes have been on Earth for more than 100 million years. That means they were flying around long before humans, and even before many animals we see today. Scientists have found mosquito fossils in ancient tree sap, called amber, that show these insects looked very similar to the ones we know now. Over millions of years, mosquitoes have adapted to live in many places, from warm jungles to cooler regions.
Living Through History
Because they have been around for so long, mosquitoes have seen many changes on Earth, including the time of the dinosaurs. They survived ice ages, hot periods, and significant changes in the planet’s land and water. Their ability to live in many climates and feed on the blood of different animals has helped them survive for millions of years without disappearing.
FAQs
Q: Are mosquitoes older than dinosaurs?
A: Not quite. Dinosaurs appeared first, but mosquitoes came along during their time.
Q: How do we know how old mosquitoes are?
A: Scientists study fossils trapped in amber to learn when they first appeared.
🧠 Conspiracy Theory
Some believe mosquitoes are secret time travelers who have visited every age of Earth.
😅 Dad Joke
Why don’t mosquitoes ever get lost? Because they always follow their buzz.
