Fossil matrix - Psychopsidae - 19.5 mm - 12.2 mm

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Psychopsidae specimen from the Upper Cretaceous (about 100 million years old), conserved and in natural condition, originating from Hukawng Valley, Myanmar, with dimensions 19.5 mm by 12.2 mm by 5.1 mm.

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Psychopsidae was sealed in 100 million-year-old amber. The details of compound feeler, feet, wings and body are well preserved, especially the wings are very beautiful when spread out. This insect may occupy a similar ecological niche as today's butterflies.

Period: Cretaceous (100 million years old)
Location: Hukawng Valley, Myanmar
Size: Amber 19.5*12.2*5.1 mm



Psychopsidae was sealed in 100 million-year-old amber. The details of compound feeler, feet, wings and body are well preserved, especially the wings are very beautiful when spread out. This insect may occupy a similar ecological niche as today's butterflies.

Period: Cretaceous (100 million years old)
Location: Hukawng Valley, Myanmar
Size: Amber 19.5*12.2*5.1 mm



Details

Scientific name
Psychopsidae
Country of Origin
Myanmar
Geological Period
Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Height
19.5 mm
Width
12.2 mm
Depth
5.1 mm
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