Fayetteville, Arkansas – In a thrilling discovery, scientists have spotted a giant Jurassic-era insect, Polystoechotes punctata, which had been missing from eastern North America for over half a century. The find has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, as this species was once abundant during the age of dinosaurs but was presumed to have disappeared from large areas of North America. This revelation has sparked speculation that there may be entire populations of these insects thriving in remote regions of the Ozark mountains.
The remarkable find was made by Michael Skvarla, director of Penn State’s insect identification lab, during his time as a doctoral student at the University of Arkansas. Read the full story here ▶
