This remarkable specimen features a fossilized winged ant from the family Myrmicinae. Such insect are extremely rare in the fossil record, especially from the Miocene period, and even more so from this specific locality in Japan. Discovered in the Chôjabaru Formation on Iki Island, this specimen offers an exceptional glimpse into the mid-Miocene ecosystems of East Asia, approximately 15 million years ago. The preservation is exquisite: the ant retains key morphological details, including wings and body segmentation. Key Features: Epoch: Miocene (~15 million years ago) Provenance: Iki Island, Chôjabaru Formation, Japan Insect: Winged ant (family Myrmicinae) Scientific and collector value This is a scientifically significant and visually striking fossil, ideal for collectors, institutions. Plate is 14 x 6 x 3,8 cm.