In Jurassic Park (1993), the insect trapped in amber (copal) is an elephant mosquito, the only mosquito that doesn't suck blood; therefore, it couldn't contain any dino DNA.

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image showing In Jurassic Park (1993), the insect trapped in amber (copal) is an elephant mosquito, the only mosquito that doesn't suck blood; therefore, it couldn't contain any dino DNA.

CptCheez on April 16th, 2020 at 21:17 UTC »

That's why Hammond uses that one to top his cane, because it serves no use in the Park.

Cunchy on April 16th, 2020 at 22:01 UTC »

Toxorhynchites. The adults don't need blood because the larvae are predacious and get the protein to make eggs via eating other larvae. They're also quite pretty. Source: Am professional mosquito guy.

TooShiftyForYou on April 16th, 2020 at 22:12 UTC »

Well this mosquito is on Hammond's cane, perhaps he knew it couldn't be harvested and the blood came from elsewhere.