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Name:
Caddisfly (Trichoptera)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Baltic Coast, Russia
Size: Amber piece is 1.1 inches long
This is a very distinct insect in Baltic Amber. It is a large Caddisfly (Trichoptera) from Russia. Caddisflies are uncommon in Baltic Amber. They are large insects and can usually escape from being trapped in the sticky sap. This one displays the wings extremely well and has great detail preserved. The Caddisfly is easily seen caught in the large amber piece. This is a very distinct insect entombed in Baltic Amber.
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