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Detailed Micromoth (Microlepidoptera) In Baltic Amber
This is a 44 million year old detailed fossil micromoth (Microlepidoptera) preserved in Baltic amber. It is about 8mm in length.
Microlepidoptera (micromoths) is an artificial (i.e., unranked and not monophyletic) grouping of moth families. These generally have wingspans of under 20 mm, and are thus harder to identify by external phenotypic markings than macrolepidoptera.
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.
Microlepidoptera (micromoths) is an artificial (i.e., unranked and not monophyletic) grouping of moth families. These generally have wingspans of under 20 mm, and are thus harder to identify by external phenotypic markings than macrolepidoptera.
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
Microlepidoptera
LOCATION
Kaliningrad, Russia
SIZE
About 8mm, Amber 37 x 20mm
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#207480
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