This Burmese amber specimen contains a fascinating collection of ancient arthropod inclusions, including a spider, mosquito like insects, and additional Diptera. The combination of arachnid and flying insects makes this a particularly interesting piece, preserving multiple forms of prehistoric life together in Cretaceous amber. Fine details can be examined under magnification, offering a remarkable glimpse into the ancient ecosystem of the Hukawng Valley nearly 100 million years ago.

Details

• Approximately 100 million years old

• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma

• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs

• Inclusions: Spider, mosquito like insects and Diptera

• Spider classification: Order Araneae

• Flying insects: Order Diptera

• Multiple inclusions

All pieces come with an info card with their locality.

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