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Mosquito specimen from the Cretaceous period, preserved in Burmese amber and in natural condition.

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Many mosquitoes are encased in Burmese amber.

Burmese amber, also known as Burmite, is a fossilized resin primarily from the Hukawng Valley in Myanmar. It is renowned for its exceptional ability to preserve ancient life forms, including insects, plants, and other organisms often trapped inside. This amber is estimated to be about 99 million years old, dating back to the Cretaceous period (before the appearance of Tyrannosaurus rex!). It has a rich golden color with reddish-brown hues and high transparency, making it highly valued by collectors and scientists, providing us with a rare window into prehistoric ecosystems.

We use PE boxes to store each piece of amber, ensuring its safety and ease of collection.

The images of these insects were taken under a magnifying glass; please refer to the size information in the images below.

Many mosquitoes are encased in Burmese amber.

Burmese amber, also known as Burmite, is a fossilized resin primarily from the Hukawng Valley in Myanmar. It is renowned for its exceptional ability to preserve ancient life forms, including insects, plants, and other organisms often trapped inside. This amber is estimated to be about 99 million years old, dating back to the Cretaceous period (before the appearance of Tyrannosaurus rex!). It has a rich golden color with reddish-brown hues and high transparency, making it highly valued by collectors and scientists, providing us with a rare window into prehistoric ecosystems.

We use PE boxes to store each piece of amber, ensuring its safety and ease of collection.

The images of these insects were taken under a magnifying glass; please refer to the size information in the images below.

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Geological Period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
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