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Name:
Worker Ant (Hymenoptera)
Age: Oligocene
Formation: Amber Mines
Location: Dominican Republic
Size: Amber piece is 0.75 inches long
This is a very nice fossilized ant in amber. It is a Worker Ant (Hymenoptera) from the Dominican Republic. This specimen has nice detail - head, body, and legs are well preserved. Under magnification, the ant is EASILY seen in the cognac-colored amber piece. This is a very distinct Worker Ant trapped in ''fossil ooze'' (small close-up photo is included for free).
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