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Amber Inclusions from Myanmar – Windows into an Ancient World
For over 99 million years, Burmese amber has preserved traces of a vanished ecosystem.
Inclusion(s):
Silvanidae †Protoliota antennatus (flat bark beetle – Raubplattkäfer)
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Collection Number:
bu-2
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Inclusion Size:
Body length: 4.4 mm, including antennae: 8.6 mm
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Amber Size:
25 x 18 x 6 mm
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Age:
Around 100 million years (Cretaceous period)
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Location:
Myanmar
Remarks:
The Silvanidae (flat bark beetles) are characterized by their flat, streamlined body shape, enabling them to hide in narrow crevices and under bark. Many species in this family are scavengers or predators specialized in hunting small invertebrates. Their adaptations make them adept hunters in wood and bark habitats
Please note: The amber inclusions shown here are part of my private collection and are not for sale.
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