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Spiderwebs in Amber
Spiderwebs pervade forests, but they are very delicate to be caught in amber. Therefore they are rare. These are the best spiderwebs we have found in amber. 1) Wasp caught in spiderwebs, with it's stinger out. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~98–100 million years Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous This wasp is caught in spiderwebs, and also has it's stinger out. Clear eyes. Check out more:
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Antlions in Amber
Antlions are a very beautiful species, in all stages in their life. They hunt as larva, and mate as adults. These are the best antlions we have found in amber. 3) heavily hidden Antlion. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~98–100 million years Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous Antlion with most of it's body hidden in dirt. 2) Antlion with long mandibles. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin S
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Camoflauge in Amber
These are the best animals camoflauged in amber that we have found. 2) Antlion covered in detritus that it uses to hide it's body. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~98–100 million years Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous This antlion's body is evenly covered with dirt, which is how they hunt. 1) Antlion in detritus. Most of the antlions body is hidden in detritus. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valle
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Insects Mating in Amber
Most animals mate, or die trying. In this case, these are the ones who died trying in amber. 1) Mating swarm of diptera flies. Provenance: Dominican Amber, Palo Quemado Origin: Dominican Republic Age: ~15–20 million years Geologic Period: Miocene Male and female of the same species are clearly visible. Flies often mate in swarms like this. Check out more:
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Eggs in Amber
Many animals lay eggs, and they come in all shapes and sizes. These are the best eggs we have found in amber so far. 2) Flowering plant with insect eggs laid on it. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~98–100 million years Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous Eggs laid on plant. 1) Tumbling flower beetle laying multiple eggs, visible in the amber. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanm
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Millipedes in amber
These are the best millipedes we have found in amber. 2) Large clear millipede. Excellent under magnification. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~98–100 million years Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous Long clear millipede. Visible legs and segmented body. 1) Two large millipedes in yellow amber. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~98–100 million years Geologic Period:
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