Name:
Biting Midge and Elongate Springtail Age: Oligocene Formation: Amber Mines Location: Dominican Republic Size: Amber piece is 0.45 inches long This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is an unusual pair of insects in Dominican Amber. There is a Biting Midge and Elongate Springtail trapped in the honey-colored amber piece. The Biting Midge has nice detail - most of its features are easily seen. The Elongate Springtail also has good detail. This Springtail looks like it is actually caught in a spider's web! This is a very unusual pair of fossil insects keeping mixed company.