This Specimen has been sold.
Fossil Oribatid Mite (Archaeorchestidae) Fossil in Baltic Amber
This is a tiny, 44 million year old hairy fossil oribatid mite (subclass Acari - family Archaeorchestidae) preserved in Baltic amber.
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
Subclass Acari - Family Archaeorchestidae
LOCATION
Kaliningrad, Russia
SIZE
Amber 9.5 x 8.5 x 3mm
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#284672
We guarantee the authenticity of all of our
specimens. Read more about our
Authenticity Guarantee.
specimens. Read more about our
Authenticity Guarantee.