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Name:
Fungus Gnat (Mycetophilidae)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Baltic Coast, Russia
Size: Amber piece is 0.9 inches long
This is a beautiful pair of insects in amber.These are Fungus Gnats (Mycetiphilidae) from the Eocene deposits of Russia. Both specimens are incredibly well-preserved in the fossilized tree resin. The tiny features are nicely showcased - the legs, wings, and antennae display beautifully. The Fungus Gnats are easy to see trapped within the clear yellow amber piece. This is a wonderful pair of fossil insects entombed in Baltic Amber. (Actually, there are four insects in the amber piece - two are photographed.)
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