This Burmese amber with Praying Mantis inclusion preserves a fossil praying mantis encased in Cretaceous Burmese amber, with visible legs, body structures, and characteristic raptorial forelegs that allow direct observation of its morphology. Praying mantis inclusions document the early diversity of predatory insects and provide insight into predator-prey relationships within Cretaceous forest ecosystems during the age of dinosaurs.
 
Product Details
 
• Species: Praying mantis
• Order: Mantodea
• Origin: Burmese amber
• Age: Approximately 100 million years
• Period: Cretaceous
• Dimensions: 1 inches
• Weight: 6 grams
 
All pieces are hand polished and include an information card with locality and specimen details. Orders ship within 3 to 5 business days, and each specimen is carefully packaged to prevent damage during transit.