New Locust species Electrotettix found in old amber - See more at: http://www.theeasterntribune.com/story/6926/new-locust-species-electrotettix-found-in-old-amber/#sthash.iOyh94Z5.dpuf

NEW YORK: Researchers have found out a New Cricket species in hardened amber. The piece of amber was supposed to be 50 years of old. However, there were many similar amber scatter around the place. Researchers of University of Illinois have found out the specimen of the species. The researchers have said that the the Cricket remains were supposed to be 20 million years old. The new species has been connected to the group called Cladonotinae. Most locusts are unable to fly. However, researchers have said that the ancestors of the species might have flown. The new species are called Electrotettix. The researchers have concluded that the species is the transition from the winged to wingless species. The research have said that there is a missing link between the winged species and wingless species. However, the study has revealed the ancestors might have inhabited in such an environment. The specimen in amber in now well preserved and would be used in further reference and study. The new study was first published in the journal called ZooKeys. The research might very well make an impact in the study of the insects and their behaviour. According to the head of the research team, the finding might point to the evolution of many insects and grasshoppers. The environment they used to leave and the present condition may vary. However, the study and the findings of the Electrotettix species might very well found the missing link of the study. Many more research on the same topic would continue in near future - See more at: http://www.theeasterntribune.com/story/6926/new-locust-species-electrotettix-found-in-old-amber/#sthash.iOyh94Z5.dpuf