Baltic amber

Description

Fossil two biting midges (Ceratopogonidae), scuttle fly (Phoridae) and springtail (Collembola) in a yellow piece of Baltic amber, of Priabonian age, from the Baltic region

Museum reference

G.2010.19.2

Collection

Fossils

Object name

Baltic amber

Scientific name(s)

species: Ceratopogonidae indet.
species: Phoridae indet.
species: Collembola indet.

Specimen details

Specimen form: Fossil

Collection place(s)

Baltic Region, EUROPE

Exhibitions

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