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Detailed Fossil Ant, Flies, Spider, and Larva in Baltic Amber
This is a detailed, 44 million year old piece of polished Baltic amber that contains a well preserved fossil ant (family Formicidae), several flies (order Diptera), a spider (order Araneae), and a larva. The larva was not been captured in one of the images. The ant is about 4mm 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 high resolution digital copies.
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 high resolution digital copies.
About Baltic Amber
Baltic amber is a fossilized tree resin renowned for its clarity, warm golden hues, and especially its well-preserved inclusions, particularly insects and other small organisms. Formed approximately 44-55 million years ago during the Eocene epoch, Baltic amber originates from vast forests that once covered parts of Northern Europe, mainly around the Baltic Sea region. Countries like Lithuania, Poland, and Russia (notably the Kaliningrad region) are known for large deposits of this amber, which erodes from sediment layers and can be found washed up along the shores.
One of Baltic amber's most fascinating features is its preservation of ancient life, offering a detailed snapshot of Eocene ecosystems. Resin trapped insects, spiders, and other small creatures in its sticky substance, protecting their bodies in stunning, three-dimensional detail.
Buyer Beware: 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.
Baltic amber is a fossilized tree resin renowned for its clarity, warm golden hues, and especially its well-preserved inclusions, particularly insects and other small organisms. Formed approximately 44-55 million years ago during the Eocene epoch, Baltic amber originates from vast forests that once covered parts of Northern Europe, mainly around the Baltic Sea region. Countries like Lithuania, Poland, and Russia (notably the Kaliningrad region) are known for large deposits of this amber, which erodes from sediment layers and can be found washed up along the shores.
One of Baltic amber's most fascinating features is its preservation of ancient life, offering a detailed snapshot of Eocene ecosystems. Resin trapped insects, spiders, and other small creatures in its sticky substance, protecting their bodies in stunning, three-dimensional detail.
Buyer Beware: 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), Order Diptera (Flies), Order Araneae (Spider) & Unidentified Larva
LOCATION
Kaliningrad, Russia
SIZE
Ant is 4mm wide, Amber 44 x 25mm
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#234560
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