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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):
Nemopteridae – Spoonwing Larva (Fadenhaftenlarve)
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Collection Number:
bu-5
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Inclusion Size:
Body length: 2 mm
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Amber Size:
10 x 8 x 2 mm
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Age:
Around 100 million years (Cretaceous period)
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Location:
Myanmar
Remarks:
Nemopteridae larvae are distinguished by their extremely elongated, tubular mouthparts, which were used to pierce and suck fluids from their prey. This remarkable specialization makes them one of the most unusual lacewing larvae known.
Please note: The amber inclusions shown here are part of a private collection and are not for sale.
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