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EXTINCTIONS CHOICE - Rare Fly with HUGE Eyes
Stock Number  ACBLL303
EXTINCTIONS Choice

Name:   Dance Fly (Empididae)
Age:  Eocene
Formation:  Amber Deposits
Location:  Baltic Coast, Russia
Size:  Amber piece is 0.75 inches 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 extremely nice detail preserved. The HUGE eyes are quite distinct and easily seen. The fly is nicely showcased in the amber piece. This is a very collecxtible fly entombed in fossil amber. (Large color photo is included.)


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