This Burmese amber specimen contains a beautifully preserved spider surrounded by a small swarm of tiny flies, creating a fascinating snapshot of ancient insect and arachnid life. The spider and numerous delicate flies are captured together within the amber, offering a remarkable glimpse into the complex ecosystem of the Cretaceous forest nearly 100 million years ago, during the time of the dinosaurs.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions: Spider and small flies
• Classification: Order Araneae and Order Diptera
• Fossil amber specimen
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