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Dark Winged Fungus Gnat (Sciaridae), Botanicals Age: Oligocene Formation: Amber Mines Location: Dominican Republic Size: Amber piece is 0.9 inches long This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is an unusual set of inclusions in fossil amber. It is a large Dark Winged Fungus Gnat (Sciaridae) and many botanicals from the Dominican Republic. The fly has very nice detail, and is preserved in a very aesthetic pose. The botanicals (wood and buds) are easily seen in the cognac-colored amber piece. This is a great example of specimens from the both the Plant and Animal Kingdoms trapped together in the same piece of amber (small close-up photo is included for free).