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Nice Long-Legged Fly Trapped in Baltic Amber
Stock Number  ACBLL901
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Name:   Long-Legged Fly (Dolichopodidae)
Age:  Eocene
Formation:  Amber Deposits
Location:  Poland
Size:  Amber piece is 0.75 inches long

This is a very nice insect in Baltic Amber. It is a Long-Legged Fly (Dolichopodidae) from Poland. This specimen has very good detail preserved. The fly is beautifully intact, 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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