This Burmese amber specimen contains a moth and a beetle preserved together within ancient amber, capturing a rare pairing of two different insect groups in a single piece. The contrast between the moth’s delicate structure and the beetle’s compact, armored form creates a visually engaging scene that reflects the diversity of life in the Cretaceous forests.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin. Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period. Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions. Moth and beetle
All pieces come with an info card with their locality.