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Uncommon Humpbacked Fly
Stock Number  ACFHF01

Name:   Humpbacked Fly (Phoridae)
Age:  Eocene
Formation:  Amber Deposits
Location:  Russia
Size:  Amber piece is 0.65 inches

This is an uncommon insect in Baltic Amber. It is a Humpbacked Fly (Phoridae) from Russia. It looks like a common, everyday fly, but it isn't. This specimen has a nice "flying" pose. It is a good example of an insect trapped in amber (close-up photo is included).


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