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Name:
Rock Jumper (Archaeognatha)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Russia
Size: Amber piece is 1.3" X 1.4"
This is an unusual insect in Baltic Amber. It is a "Rock Jumper" (Archaeognatha) from Russia. This type looks like a silverfish. It has long antennae and a forked prong tail. It is trapped in a very large piece of amber. This is a great example of this uncommon insect (close-up photo is included for free).
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