Baltic Amber with a Rare Fungus Gnat Laying Eggs

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Baltic Amber with a Rare Fungus Gnat Laying Eggs
  • Baltic Amber with a Rare Fungus Gnat Laying Eggs
  • Baltic Amber with a Rare Fungus Gnat Laying Eggs
  • Baltic Amber with a Rare Fungus Gnat Laying Eggs
  • Baltic Amber with a Rare Fungus Gnat Laying Eggs
  • Baltic Amber with a Rare Fungus Gnat Laying Eggs

  • Baltic Amber with a Rare Fungus Gnat Laying Eggs

  • A genuine piece of Baltic amber with a 50 million year old insect inclusion.
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A piece of Baltic amber from Lithuania. This piece captures a rare moment of a 50 million year fungus gnat attempting to deposit its eggs. Research has suggested that rare instances of this egg deposition in amber might sometimes be an extreme stress response, where the insect attempts to ensure its lineage as it dies in the sticky tree resin. Please note that a magnifying glass/loupe is required to appreciate this piece fully, as the fungus gnat is quite small.

Baltic amber is a fossilised tree resin that formed during the Eocene epoch in the lush forests of northern Europe. Originating primarily from regions around the Baltic Sea, such as Poland, Lithuania, and Russia, this amber is renowned for its warm golden hues, ranging from pale yellow to deep orange, and its occasional inclusions of ancient insects, plants, or even small vertebrates. These perfectly preserved snapshots of prehistoric life make Baltic amber a treasure for scientists and collectors alike, offering clues about ecosystems from the Eocene epoch.

The amber comes stored in a floating display case, complete with label detailing the age of the amber and type of inclusion (amber can be removed from the case).

This is genuine fossil. All the specimens we offer come with a lifetime authenticity guarantee.

Amber size: 0.9cm | Age: 50 million years | Found: Baltic Coast, Lithuania