This Burmese amber specimen contains an unidentified flying insect preserved within rich, golden Cretaceous resin. The inclusion shows visible wings and body structure, along with two elongated posterior filaments (setae or terminal processes), which extend from the abdomen and may represent sensory or taxonomic features seen in certain insect groups. Preserved nearly 100 million years ago during the time of the dinosaurs, this piece offers a fascinating glimpse into prehistoric insect diversity. The clarity of the amber enhances the visibility of these fine anatomical details, making it especially interesting for close inspection and microscope viewing.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions: Unidentified flying insect with paired abdominal setae/filamentous processes
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