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Beetles pollinated orchids millions of year ago, fossil evidence shows When most people hear the word âpollinator,â they think of bees and butterflies. However, certain beetles are known to pollinate plants as well, and new fossil evidence indicates that they were doing so 20 million years ago. This is a fossil ptilodactyline beetle found in amber from Mexico. The black arrow points to pollinia attached to the beetle's mouthparts. CREDIT Entomological Society of America
According to The Petrified Wood Museum, a common fossil mold includes insect wing impressions. By studying the preserved pleating on the wings, paleontologists identify the insect family. Display. Museums make plaster of Paris or fiberglass casts of fossils to preserve the original fossil for study. Paleontologists also use casts for study if the original fossil is too fragile. When the weight of the fossil makes mounting of the original impractical, copies are used for display purposes.