This amber Burmese specimen contains a fascinating combination inclusion featuring a moth and a termite preserved together within rich, golden Cretaceous resin and others. The moth displays visible wing structure and body detail, while the termite shows clear anatomical features, offering a unique glimpse into two very different forms of prehistoric insect life nearly 100 million years ago. The contrast between a delicate winged insect and an early social insect creates an especially interesting snapshot of the ancient forest ecosystem during the time of the dinosaurs.
 
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions: Moth and termite
 
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