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Name:
True Midge (Chironomidae)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Russia
Size: Amber piece is 0.7 inches long
This is a large parasitic mite (Acari) in Baltic Amber. This piece is from the amber deposits of Russia. Mites feed on the life fluids of flies and other insects. This one has nice detail. The small feeding appendages on the front of the head are easily seen. This is an unusual organism to be caught in Baltic Amber (close-up photo is included for free).
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