This Burmese amber specimen contains a remarkable assemblage of inclusions preserved within rich, golden Cretaceous resin. Visible within the piece are a fly, another small flying insect, and natural detritus, along with a very rare hairworm parasite. Hairworms are extremely uncommon finds in amber and represent a fascinating group of parasitic organisms that infected arthropods in ancient ecosystems nearly 100 million years ago. The combination of multiple insects, organic debris, and the slender hairworm creates a complex and scientifically intriguing snapshot of life within the Cretaceous forest environment. The clarity of the amber allows these elements to be observed in detail, making this specimen both visually striking and highly interesting to collectors.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions: Fly, flying insect, detritus, and rare hairworm parasite
All pieces come with an info card with their locality.