Fossil Pseudoscorpion and Fly Leg Preserved in Baltic Amber

This is a beautifully detailed 44 million year old fossil pseudoscorpion (order Pseudoscorpiones) that's hanging on to a large fly (order Diptera) leg, preserved in Baltic Amber. The pseudoscorpion is about 2mm long. A pseudoscorpion, also known as a false scorpion or book scorpion, is an arachnid belonging to the order Pseudoscorpiones. They are small arachnids with a flat, pear-shaped body and pincers that resemble those of scorpions.

As a reminder, most inclusions in baltic amber are extremely small so magnification will be needed to make out much detail. Included with your order is a physical photo of the specimen, and we will also email you a high resolution digital copy.

Please note: The market is flooded with fake amber, which is often plastics with insects embedded in it. The insect inclusions in amber are almost always tiny. Larger insects are able to struggle free and are not preserved. If you see something that looks too good to be true, it often is. Make sure to buy from a reputable dealer.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Order Pseudoscorpiones & Order Diptera (Fly Leg)
LOCATION
Kaliningrad, Russia
SIZE
2mm wide, Amber 26 x 25mm
CATEGORY
ITEM
#150708
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