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Fungus Gnat (Mycetophilidae) Age: Oligocene Formation: Amber Mines Location: Dominican Republic Size: Amber piece is about 0.9 inches long This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is a beautiful fly in fossil amber. It is a large Fungus Gnat (Mycetophilidae) from the Dominican Republic. The fly has great detail, and is preserved in a very aesthetic pose - the long legs and gossamer wings are wonderfully displayed. The gnat is easily seen in the honey-colored amber piece. And there is even an unusual phoretic Mite (Acari) caught on the gnat's wing! This is a beautiful fossil insect trapped in Dominican Amber (small close-up photo is included for free).