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Name:
True Midges (Chironomidae)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Russia
Size: Amber piece is 0.6 inches long
This is a very collectible amber fossil. It is a pair of Mating Midges (Chironomidae) in Baltic Amber. These lovebirds were trapped while in the throes of passion. You can easily see the large, U-shaped genitalia of the male. And, wow, look at the detail of both bugs! These two little fornicators are entombed in this beautiful honey-colored amber nugget for eternity. This is a very rare and collectible "moment in time" trapped forever in fossil amber (close-up photo is included for free).
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