This Burmese amber with moth Lepidoptera inclusion preserves a fossil moth encased in Cretaceous Burmese amber, featuring well-preserved antennae and delicate hairs on its head and back. These fine anatomical details allow direct observation of the moth’s morphology and highlight the exceptional preservation of delicate insect structures. Moth inclusions document the early evolution and diversity of Lepidoptera and provide insight into the flying insect communities that inhabited Cretaceous forest ecosystems during the age of dinosaurs.
 
Product Details
 
• Species: Moth
• Order: Lepidoptera
• Origin: Burmese amber
• Age: Approximately 100 million years
• Period: Cretaceous
• Dimensions: 0.5 inches
• Weight: 1 grams
 
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