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Large Fungus Gnat in Baltic Amber
Stock Number  ACFFG01

Name:   Fungus Gnat (Mycetophilidae)
Age:  Eocene
Formation:  Amber Deposits
Location:  Russia
Size:  Amber piece is 0.45 inches

This is a large fly in Baltic Amber. It is a Fungus Gnat (Mycetophilidae) from Russia. This fly has great detail and displays well. The antennae are very well preserved. The gnat is nicely centered and is easily seen in the amber piece. This is a very good example of an insect trapped in fossil amber (close-up photo is included).


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