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Name:
Bark Louse (Psocoptera)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Russia
Size: Amber piece is 0.55 inches long
This is a beautiful insect in Baltic Amber. It is a Bark Louse (Psocoptera) from Russia. This specimen has great detail, showing the legs and antennae. The wing pattern is unusual and very beautiful, looking like a stained glass window. The louse is easily seen in the large amber piece. This is a very interesting and beautiful insect trapped in fossil ooze (close-up photo is included for free).
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