This Burmese amber specimen contains a small cockroach inclusion preserved within rich, golden Cretaceous resin. Despite its size, the cockroach shows clear anatomical detail, including its segmented body, legs, and antennae, offering a fascinating glimpse into prehistoric insect life nearly 100 million years ago. The clarity of the amber enhances the visibility of the inclusion, making it an excellent specimen for close inspection and microscope viewing. This piece captures a classic Cretaceous insect preserved from the ancient forest environment during the time of the dinosaurs.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions: Small cockroach
All pieces come with an info card with their locality.
We ship Tuesdays and Fridays.