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Amber

Description

Fossil caddisfly (Trichoptera indet.), in amber, from the Upper Eocene to Lower Oligocene of Palanga, Lithuania

Museum reference

G.2002.6.13

Collection

Fossils

Object name

Amber

Scientific name(s)

species: Trichoptera indet. - Caddisfly

Specimen details

Specimen form: Fossil

Physical description

Two crane-flies and one small male spider with the pediplapls breached on the surface of the amber nugget

Collection place(s)

Palanga, Lithuania, Northern Europe

Exhibitions

  • Amazing Amber (10 May 2013 - 08 Sep 2013)
    National Museum of Scotland

  • Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories (14 Nov 2008 - 01 Jan 2011)
    National Museum of Scotland

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