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Rare Dance Fly with HUGE Eyes Preserved
Stock Number  ACBDF901
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Name:   Dance Fly (Empididae)
Age:  Eocene
Formation:  Amber Deposits
Location:  Baltic Coast, Russia
Size:  Amber piece is almost 1 inch long

This is a very unusual inclusion in Baltic Amber. It is a rare Dance Fly from Russia. Dance Flies are rarely found trapped in Baltic Amber. This one has very good detail preserved. The large eyes are quite distinct and easily seen. The fly is nicely showcased in the amber piece. This is a very uncommon fly entombed in fossil amber.



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