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Name:
Humpbacked Fly (Phoridae)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Russia
Size: Amber piece is 0.5 inches long
This is an unusual fossil insect in amber. It is a Humpbacked Fly (Phoridae) from Russia. This specimen is very large and is easily seen in the amber piece. The fly was preserved in a classic flying pose. This is a good example of a Humpbacked Fly trapped in fossil ooze (close-up photo is included for free.)
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