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Name:
Fungus Gnat (Mycetophilidae)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Baltic Coast, Russia
Size: Piece of amber is 0.6 inches long
This is an excellent insect entrapped in Baltic Amber. It is a distinct Fungus Gnat (Mycetophilidae) from the Eocene Amber Deposits of Russia. The piece of fossilized tree resin has been highly polished on all sides to reveal the fine detail of the insect inclusion. The head, legs, wings, and even the antennae of the Fungus Gnat are beautifully displayed. The Fungus Gnat is easily seen with the naked eye in the honey-colored piece of fossil ''ooze''. This is a wonderful example of a Fungus Gnat preserved in amber (large close-up photo is included for free).
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