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Large Sand Fly with Excellent Detail in Amber
Stock Number  A923053

Name:   Sand Fly (Psychodidae)
Age:  Eocene
Formation:  Amber Deposits
Location:  Baltic Coast, Russia
Size:  Amber piece is 0.55 inches long

This is a nice fossil fly trapped in Baltic Amber. It is a very fine Sand Fly (Psychodidae) from Russia. This specimen has great detail, displaying the wings, legs, and antennae very well. The fly is nicely positioned in the honey-colored amber piece. This is an excellent example of a Sand Fly with beautiful wings (large close-up photo is included for free).


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