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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):
Rhachyberothidae †Micromantispa cristata – Thorny lacewing (Fanghafte)
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Collection Number:
bu-3
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Inclusion Size:
Body length: 2.8 mm, wingspan: 5.8 mm
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Amber Size:
19 x 18 x 7 mm
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Age:
Around 100 million years (Cretaceous period)
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Location:
Myanmar
Remarks:
Rhachyberothidae, commonly known as thorny lacewings, are a rare family within the lacewing lineage. They are notable for their spiny bodies and striking raptorial forelegs, which resemble the grasping limbs of mantises. These were used to snatch prey with speed and precision—an unusual trait among lacewings. Fossil discoveries from the Cretaceous period, particularly in Burmese amber, indicate that this group was once far more diverse than it is today.
Please note: The amber inclusions shown here are part of a private collection and are not for sale.
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