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Rare Fossil Phantom Midges with a Caddisfly & Moth Fly In Baltic Amber
This is a detailed cluster of rare, 44 million year old fossil phantom midges (family Chaoboridae) preserved alongside a caddisfly (order Trichoptera) and a moth fly (order Diptera - family Psychodidae) within Baltic amber. The phantom midges range from 2.4mm to 4mm long in a 20 x 17 x 5 piece of amber.
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 Chaoboridae, Order Trichoptera & Family Psychodidae
LOCATION
Kaliningrad, Russia
SIZE
Midges range 2.4 - 4mm wide, Amber 20 x 17 x 5mm
CATEGORY
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ITEM
#296954
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