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Name:
Beetle Larva (Coleoptera)
Age: Oligocene
Formation: Amber Mines
Location: Dominican Republic
Size: Piece of amber is 0.42 inches across
This is an unusual insect in Oligocene amber. It is a Beetle Larva (Coleoptera) from the Dominican Republic. This larva looks like an inchworm or millipede, but it is not. The larva has wonderful detail and is beautifully centered in the cognac-colored amber piece. This is a great example of an uncommon insect in Dominican Amber (close-up photo is included for free).
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