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Name:
Aphid (Homoptera)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Baltic Coast, Russia
Size: Amber piece is 0.55 inches long
This is a very unusual insect in Baltic Amber. It is a distinct Aphid (Homoptera) from Russia. The Aphid has great detail - the antennae, head, and legs are all well displayed. The segmentation of the body is quite evident. The bug is EASILY SEEN trapped within the honey-colored amber nugget. This is a very detailed example of this rare insect preserved in Baltic Amber (large close-up photo is included for free).
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