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Detailed Fossil Ant and True Midge in Baltic Amber
This 44 million year old piece of Baltic amber contains a relatively large, nicely preserved ant (family Formicidae) and a true midge (order Diptera - family Chironomidae). The legspan of the ant is approximately 7mm wide.
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.
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.
SPECIES
Family Formicidae (ant) & Family Chironomidae (true midge)
LOCATION
Kaliningrad, Russia
SIZE
Amber 14 x 14 x 5mm
CATEGORY
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ITEM
#288572
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