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Nice Long-Legged Fly in Baltic Amber
Stock Number  ACFLL09
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Name:   Long-Legged Fly (Dolichopodidae)
Age:  Eocene
Formation:  Amber Deposits
Location:  Russia
Size:  Amber piece is 0.5 inches long

This is a very nice insect in Baltic Amber. It is a Long-Legged Fly (Dolichopodidae) from Russia. This specimen has good detail. The fly is beautifully preserved, and the pose is the classic "flying" position. The specimen is easily seen in the amber piece. This is a fine insect trapped in fossil amber (large close-up photo is included).


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