This specimen is Dominican amber containing a fossilized beetle inclusion. The beetle is preserved with clear body outline and hardened wing covers, allowing observation of basic beetle morphology. Dominican amber is known for its clarity and warm color, making inclusions easy to study and visually distinct. Beetles are common forest insects, and their presence in amber reflects the diversity of ancient tropical ecosystems.
 
Product description
 
• Species: Beetle
• Origin: Dominican amber
• Age: Approximately 15 to 20 million years
• Period: Miocene
• Dimensions: 0.75 in
• Weight: 1.4 gr
 
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