This Burmese amber specimen contains a partially decomposed moth preserved within rich, golden Cretaceous resin. While some areas of the insect have naturally deteriorated over time, portions of the wings and body remain clearly visible, offering a rare glimpse into prehistoric lepidopteran life nearly 100 million years ago. The clarity of the amber allows these preserved features to be closely examined, providing both scientific insight and a unique visual story of fossilization within the ancient Cretaceous forest.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions: Partially decomposed moth (wings and body partially visible)
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