Name:
True Midge (Chironomidae)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Baltic Coast, Russia
Size: Amber nugget is 0.85 inches long
This is a nice fossil fly in amber. It is a True Midge (Chironomidae) from the Baltic Coast of Russia. The insect exhibits very fine detail. The head, body, wings, and long legs are all present. The insect displays well in the honey-colored piece of amber - it can be seen with the naked eye. This is a fine specimen of a distinct True Midge trapped in fossil ''ooze''.
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