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Name:
Scavenger Fly (Scatopsidae)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Baltic Coast, Russia
Size: Amber piece is 0.8 inches across
This is a rare insect in Baltic Amber. It is a large Scavenger Fly (Scatopsidae) from Russia. This specimen has very nice detail, especially on the segmented abdomen, legs, and wings. The fly is easily seen entombed within the large amber nugget. This is an extremely unusual insect trapped in Baltic Amber (large close-up photo is included for free).
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