Researchers have uncovered insects trapped in amber 130 million years ago. The finding, published in the scientific journal Palaeontology, demonstrates how the insects used a tool known as egg burster to get through the shell. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe insects, trapped in Lebanese amber, show that the technique was established as far back as the Early Cretaceous period. The insects, ancient relatives of modern-day green lacewings, were trapped by the resin while still holding onto the shells, researchers believe. Once used, this 'mask' is shed and left attached to the empty eggshell, which is exactly what we found in the amber together with the newborns."

Source: Fox News December 20, 2018 20:26 UTC