Fun Fairyfly Facts For Kids
When we think of the smallest animals, we think of the world of insects. Nevertheless, how about the smallest of insects?
In this article, we will learn about the smallest insects that are found throughout the world, the fairyfly. The fairyfly, fair wasp, or Mymaridae was discovered in 1833 by Alexander Henry Haliday.
The fairy fly has been flying over the world for a while. There are fossil records of many species of the fairyfly, some of which date back to 107 million years ago, to the Albian age.
There are more than seven genera of fairyfly that were identified and classified from fossil records, including Carpenteriana and Triadomerus. New species of fairyfly are being discovered even now.
For instance, the Tinkerbella nana fairyfly was identified in Costa Rica in 2013 by Huber and Noyes. Additionally, these small insects are used as biological pest control in many parts of the world, as they feed on other insects.
Read on to the very end of this article to learn cool science facts about the fairyfly. If you enjoy reading science facts on such insects, make sure to check these articles on the fairy moth and the black-legged tick.