No. 99904887

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BURMESE Prehistoric DIPTERA - Amber  (No reserve price)
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BURMESE Prehistoric DIPTERA - Amber (No reserve price)

Beautiful and authentic piece of Burmese amber (Myanmar) containing a remarkably well-preserved Cretaceous fly (Order Diptera). The specimen shows excellent detail, including transparent wings with clearly visible venation, a well-defined thorax and abdomen, and slender legs preserved in natural position. The amber has a warm golden-honey color with very high transparency, offering outstanding visibility of the inclusion. Characteristics Origin: Kachin, Myanmar (Burma) Estimated age: ~99 million years (Mid-Cretaceous, Hukawng Valley) Inclusion: Small Diptera (likely fungus gnat / gall midge type) Weight: 0.5 g Amber size: 1.3 × 2.0 cm Condition: Excellent preservation; anatomical details clearly visible Color: Golden yellow; very transparent This specimen is a beautiful and scientifically valuable window into the tropical ecosystems of the dinosaur era. A striking and collectible piece suitable for enthusiasts, collectors, or display. Delivery by courier

No. 99904887

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BURMESE Prehistoric DIPTERA - Amber  (No reserve price)

BURMESE Prehistoric DIPTERA - Amber (No reserve price)

Beautiful and authentic piece of Burmese amber (Myanmar) containing a remarkably well-preserved Cretaceous fly (Order Diptera). The specimen shows excellent detail, including transparent wings with clearly visible venation, a well-defined thorax and abdomen, and slender legs preserved in natural position.

The amber has a warm golden-honey color with very high transparency, offering outstanding visibility of the inclusion.

Characteristics

Origin: Kachin, Myanmar (Burma)

Estimated age: ~99 million years (Mid-Cretaceous, Hukawng Valley)

Inclusion: Small Diptera (likely fungus gnat / gall midge type)

Weight: 0.5 g

Amber size: 1.3 × 2.0 cm

Condition: Excellent preservation; anatomical details clearly visible

Color: Golden yellow; very transparent


This specimen is a beautiful and scientifically valuable window into the tropical ecosystems of the dinosaur era. A striking and collectible piece suitable for enthusiasts, collectors, or display.
Delivery by courier

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