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Amber Inclusions from Myanmar – Windows into an Ancient World
For nearly 100 million years, Kachin amber has preserved extraordinary traces of a vanished ecosystem.
Inclusion(s):
Trichoptera – Caddisfly (Köcherfliege)
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Collection Number:
KA153/CAB
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Inclusion Size:
Body length: 2.7 mm, including legs and wings: 5.5 mm
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Amber Size:
22 x 14 x 5 mm
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Age:
Around 100 million years (Cretaceous period)
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Location:
Myanmar
Remarks:
Adult caddisflies are characterized by their hairy wings, which are usually held roof-like over the body when resting. Unlike many other aquatic insects, adult caddisflies have functional mouthparts and may feed on nectar or other liquids. They are usually found near freshwater habitats, where their larvae develop.
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