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Name:
Biting Midge (Ceratopogonidae)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Russia
Size: Amber piece is 0.65 inches
This is a nice insect in Baltic Amber. It is a Biting Midge (Ceratopogonidae) from Russia. This specimen has good detail on the wings, legs, and antennae. Since it is a Biting Midge, it could still have blood in the gut for DNA extraction (Jurassic Park). This is a nice insect trapped in amber (close-up photo is included for free).
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