Fossil Dung Midge (Scatopsidae) in Baltic Amber

This specimen features a small but detailed, 44 million year fossil dung midge (order Diptera - family Scatopsidae) preserved in Baltic amber. The length of this dung midge is about 2mm including appendages.

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.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Order Diptera - Family Scatopsidae
LOCATION
Kaliningrad, Russia
SIZE
About 2mm, Amber 36 x 8.5 x 5mm
CATEGORY
ITEM
#300705
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