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Fossil Beetle (Ptinidae) & Fly (Dolichopodidae) in Baltic Amber
This is a detailed, 44 million year old fossil beetle (order Coleoptera - family Ptinidae) and a long-legged fly (order diptera - family Dolichopodidae) preserved in Baltic amber. The beetle is about 2mm long.
As a reminder, most inclusions in Baltic amber are extremely small so magnification will be needed to make out much detail. A physical photo of the specimen is included with your order 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. A physical photo of the specimen is included with your order 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
Order Coleoptera - Family Ptinidae & Order Diptera - Family Dolichopodidae
LOCATION
Kaliningrad, Russia
SIZE
Beetle about 2mm Amber 14 x 8 x 3mm
CATEGORY
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ITEM
#300663
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