Amber

Description

Fossil pseudoscorpion (Neobisium sp.) and long-legged fly (Dolichopodidae indet.), in polished amber, from the late Eocene to early Oligocene of the Baltic States

Museum reference

G.2003.31.1

Collection

Fossils

Object name

Amber

Scientific name(s)

species: Neobisium sp. - Pseudoscorpion
species: Dolichopodidae indet. - Fly

Specimen details

Specimen form: Fossil

Materials

Amber

Physical description

Small, rectangular piece of polished yellow amber containing a fossil fly and fossil pseudoscorpion

Collection place(s)

Baltic States, 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