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Name:
Long-Legged Fly (Dolichopodidae)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Baltic Coast, Russia
Size: Amber piece is 0.7 inches long
This is a very nice insect in Baltic Amber. It is a Long-Legged Fly (Dolichopodidae) from the Baltic Coast of Russia. This specimen has very good detail preserved - the compound eye is easily seen. The fly is beautifully intact, and the pose is the classic ''flying'' position. The specimen is seen trapped in the amber piece. This is a fine insect preserved in fossil amber.
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