Some inclusions in amber are so rare they must be highlighted. Others simply defy our ability to identify them. Here are some of the most rare and unusual inclusions we have found in amber. 9) An unusual flying insect with strange antennae. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~98–100 million years Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous A very rare species, with unusual antennae. Possibly a mating pair in this piece. there are 2

Insects reproduce with a larval stage. They may look similar to their adult forms, or different. Here are the best larvae we've found in amber. 1) Beetle larva in amber. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~98–100 million years Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous Beetle larva with very clear hairs. Check out more:

Mantises in amber are some of the rarest and most desired species to find. These are some of the best ones we have found. 2) Full body praying mantis. Large and rare inclusion. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~98–100 million years Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous Full body praying mantis in amber. 1) Large clear praying mantis head, thorax and forelegs. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachi

Flowers are diverse, and can be found in amber. They tend to preserve poorly due to being delicate, so clear flowers in amber are exceptionally rare. 5) Clear flower tip in amber slab Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~98–100 million years Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous This flower tip is exceptionally well preserved. Selaginella sp., (Bryophyta) [Shop Plants in Amber Here] 4) Flower in amber set in silver ring. Provena

We have some of our best inclusions in amber set into silver rings. These are the best ones we have made so far. 4) Flower in amber set in .925 silver ring. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~98–100 million years Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous Flower clearly preserved and centered in silver ring. 3) Crane fly in .925 silver ring. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~9

Parasitism in amber is one of our favorite animal interactions. It is uncommon in amber, but reveals a lot of information about both species when found. These are soe of our favorite examples of parasitism in amber we have found. 2) Beetle with parasitic mite biting the abdomen. Provenance: Burmese Amber (Myanmar) Origin: Hukawng Valley, Kachin State, Myanmar Age: ~98–100 million years Geologic Period: Mid-Cretaceous Look closely at the small mite attached the the undersid