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Large Dark Winged Fungus Gnat in Amber
Stock Number  ACDFG05

Name:   Dark Winged Fungus Gnat (Sciaridae)
Age:  Oligocene
Formation:  Amber Mines
Location:  Dominican Republic
Size:  Amber piece is 0.55 inches long

This is a beautiful fly in fossil amber. It is a large Dark Winged Fungus Gnat (Sciaridae) from the Dominican Republic. The fly has great detail, and is preserved in a very aesthetic pose. It is easily seen in the cognac-colored amber piece. This is a beautiful fossil insect trapped in Dominican Amber (small close-up photo is included for free).


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