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Name:
True Midge (Chironomidae)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Mines
Location: Dominican Republic
Size: Amber piece is about 0.5" X 0.5"
This is a fine insect in amber. It is a beautiful True Midge (Chironomidae) from the Dominican Republic. This specimen has great detail, as seen in the magnified photo. The midge is easily seen in the honey-colored amber piece. This is a very well-preserved Diptera in Dominican Amber (close-up photo is included for free).
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