This Burmese amber specimen contains a mosquito looking fly inclusion preserved within rich, golden Cretaceous resin. The insect displays visible wings, slender body, and delicate legs, offering a detailed glimpse into prehistoric flying insects nearly 100 million years ago during the time of the dinosaurs. Its mosquito like appearance makes it especially interesting for close inspection, while the clarity of the amber enhances the visibility of fine anatomical features. This is a classic and collectible type of Cretaceous insect preservation.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions: Mosquito like fly
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