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EXTINCTIONS CHOICE - Rare Acalyptrate Fly
Stock Number  ACDAF01
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Name:   Acalyptrate Fly (Diptera)
Age:  Oligocene
Formation:  Amber Mines
Location:  Dominican Republic
Size:  Amber piece is 0.7 inches long
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This is a very uncommon fossil fly. It is a complete Acalyptrate Fly from the Dominican Republic. Acalyptrate flies are rarely preserved in amber. This specimen is LARGE - easily seen in the amber piece. The detail of this specimen is amazing - the huge compound eyes are quite striking. This is an extremely collectible example of a rare Acalyptrate Fly entombed in Dominican Amber (small close-up photo is included for free).


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