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Name:
Scavenger Fly (Scatopsidae)
Age: Oligocene
Formation: Amber Mines
Location: Dominican Republic
Size: Amber piece is 0.6 inches long
This is a very unusual insect in amber. It is a large Scavenger Fly (Scatopsidae) from the Dominican Republic. This specimen has excellent detail - the hairy head, legs, and wings are very easily seen. The fly is well centered within the honey-colored amber nugget. This is an extremely detailed fly trapped in Dominican Amber (close-up photo is included for free).
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