Baltic amber

Description

Fossil planthopper (Fulgoroidea), fungus gnat (Mycetophiloidea) and midge (Chironomidae) in an amber-coloured piece of Baltic amber, of Priabonian age, from the Baltic region

Museum reference

G.2011.13.9

Collection

Fossils

Object name

Baltic amber

Scientific name(s)

species: Fulgoroidea indet. - Bug
species: Sciaroidea indet. - Fly
species: Chironomidae indet. - Midge

Specimen details

Specimen form: Fossil

Collection place(s)

Baltic Region, EUROPE

Exhibitions

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