Winged Wasp Inclusion burmese amber - Amber
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Original Burmese amber (Burmite) specimen with a winged parasitoid wasp inclusion (Hymenoptera) from the Middle Cretaceous, about 99 million years old; polished and natural in condition.
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Burmese Amber (Burmite) with Winged Wasp Inclusion
Striking specimen of genuine Burmese amber (Burmite) measuring approximately 1.5 × 2.0 cm, containing a beautifully preserved winged parasitoid wasp. The insect is displayed in a natural three-dimensional position, with its delicate wings, elongated antennae, slender legs, and characteristic narrow waist clearly visible.
Originating from the renowned amber deposits of northern Myanmar, this specimen dates to the Middle Cretaceous, approximately 99 million years ago. Parasitoid wasps were already important components of ancient forest ecosystems, playing a key role in regulating insect populations during the age of dinosaurs.
Specifications
Origin: Myanmar (Burmite)
Age: Middle Cretaceous, approximately 99 million years old
Dimensions: 1.5 × 2.0 cm
Inclusion: Winged parasitoid wasp (Hymenoptera)
Preservation: Excellent, with visible wings, antennae, body segmentation, and legs
Additional features: Natural organic matter and micro-inclusions preserved within the amber
Suitable for: Amber, fossil, entomology, and natural history collections
This specimen offers a rare glimpse into the diversity of Cretaceous insects and represents an elegant and scientifically significant inclusion preserved for nearly 100 million years. Its excellent visibility and aesthetic presentation make it a desirable piece for both collectors and researchers.
Burmese Amber (Burmite) with Winged Wasp Inclusion
Striking specimen of genuine Burmese amber (Burmite) measuring approximately 1.5 × 2.0 cm, containing a beautifully preserved winged parasitoid wasp. The insect is displayed in a natural three-dimensional position, with its delicate wings, elongated antennae, slender legs, and characteristic narrow waist clearly visible.
Originating from the renowned amber deposits of northern Myanmar, this specimen dates to the Middle Cretaceous, approximately 99 million years ago. Parasitoid wasps were already important components of ancient forest ecosystems, playing a key role in regulating insect populations during the age of dinosaurs.
Specifications
Origin: Myanmar (Burmite)
Age: Middle Cretaceous, approximately 99 million years old
Dimensions: 1.5 × 2.0 cm
Inclusion: Winged parasitoid wasp (Hymenoptera)
Preservation: Excellent, with visible wings, antennae, body segmentation, and legs
Additional features: Natural organic matter and micro-inclusions preserved within the amber
Suitable for: Amber, fossil, entomology, and natural history collections
This specimen offers a rare glimpse into the diversity of Cretaceous insects and represents an elegant and scientifically significant inclusion preserved for nearly 100 million years. Its excellent visibility and aesthetic presentation make it a desirable piece for both collectors and researchers.
Details
Specimen
Winged Wasp Inclusion burmese amber
Country of origin
Myanmar
Geological period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Polished
Authenticity
Original/official
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