This Burmese amber specimen contains a remarkable mosquito swarm preserved within rich, golden Cretaceous resin. Numerous mosquito-like insects are suspended together, creating a rare and dynamic snapshot of prehistoric life nearly 100 million years ago during the time of the dinosaurs. The delicate wings, slender bodies, and fine legs of the inclusions are visible throughout the piece, offering exceptional insight into the diversity and abundance of ancient flying insects. Multi-insect swarm specimens such as this are especially desirable for collectors and provide outstanding opportunities for microscope study.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions: Mosquito swarm with numerous mosquito-like insects
• Type: Multi-inclusion specimen
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