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Name:
Moth (Lepidoptera)
Age: Oligocene
Formation: Amber Mines
Location: Dominican Republic
Size: Amber piece is 0.9 inches long
This is an unusual insect in amber. It is a large Moth (Lepidoptera) from the Dominican Republic. The moth has great detail, and the long antennae are even intact. The spread wings and barbed legs make for a striking display. The moth is EASILY SEEN in the beautiful cognac-colored amber piece. This is an excellent specimen of a Moth trapped in ''fossil ooze'' (small close-up photo is included for free).
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