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What is the oldest insect?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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16y ago

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Cockroaches appeared in the early Cretacous period 190-65 million years ago. They were probably the first insects to fly and survived the asteroid impact 65 million years ago probably because they were so widespread.

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Rhyniognatha hirsti

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15y ago

about 400 million years old

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11y ago

cock roach

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