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Ancient Midges In Amber

Minute Flies In 30 Million-Year-Old Amber

  Minute Midge Fly In Dominican Republic Amber
  Close-Up View Of 30 Million-Year-Old Midge Fly

A minute, midge-like fly perfectly preserved in a transparent tomb of 30 million-year-old Dominican Republic amber.

Close-up view of a minute midge-like fly perfectly preserved in a transparent tomb of 30 million-year-old Dominican Republic amber. The plumose (feathery) antennae indicate that it was probably a male.

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