This Burmese amber with fungus gnat inclusion preserves a fossil fungus gnat encased in Cretaceous Burmese amber, with visible wings, long legs, antennae, and delicate body structures that allow direct observation of its morphology. Fungus gnats (family Mycetophilidae) are significant because they document the diversity of ancient flies and provide insight into the humid forest ecosystems where fungi and decaying vegetation supported a rich community of insects during the age of dinosaurs.
 
Product Details
 
• Species: Fungus gnat (Mycetophilidae)
• Origin: Burmese amber
• Age: Approximately 100 million years
• Period: Cretaceous
• Dimensions: 1 inches
• Weight: 3 grams
 
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