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Name:
Worker Ant (Hymenoptera)
Age: Oligocene
Formation: Amber Mines
Location: Dominican Republic
Size: Amber piece is 0.5 inches long
This is a very nice fossilized ant in amber. It is a Worker Ant (Hymenoptera) from the Dominican Republic. This specimen has great detail - the legs, body, head, and both antennae are well-preserved. The ant is easily seen in the honey-colored amber piece. There is also a flower petal and stamen trapped in the amber. This is a very complete Worker Ant and plant parts preserved in Dominican Amber (small close-up photo is included for free).
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