This Burmese amber specimen contains a leaf fragment, a midge, and a couple of long legged unidentified flying insects preserved together within ancient amber. The mix of botanical material and multiple insect types creates a layered snapshot of Cretaceous forest life, reflecting the rich and complex ecosystem of the Hukawng Valley.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin. Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period. Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions. Leaf fragment, midge, and long legged unidentified flying insects
All pieces come with an info card with their locality.