This Burmese amber specimen contains a beautifully preserved clear plant hopper inclusion suspended within rich, golden Cretaceous resin. The insect displays its distinctive body shape, wings, and leg structure in remarkable detail, offering a fascinating glimpse into prehistoric plant-feeding insects nearly 100 million years ago during the time of the dinosaurs. The exceptional clarity of the amber enhances the visibility of the inclusion, making this piece especially impressive for close inspection and microscope viewing.
 
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions: Clear plant hopper
 
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