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Name:
Black Scavenger Fly (Scatopsidae)
Age: Oligocene
Formation: Amber Mines
Location: Dominican Republic
Size: Amber piece is 0.35 inches long
This is a very unusual insect in amber. It is a large Black Scavenger Fly (Scatopsidae) from the Dominican Republic. This specimen has excellent detail - the head, legs, and antennae are very easily seen. The fly can be seen trapped within the honey-colored amber nugget. This is an extremely detailed fly preserved in Dominican Amber (close-up photo is included for free).
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