Well-Preserved Moth in Baltic Amber

Fossil Amber

Fungus Gnat: Order Lepidoptera

Geological Time: Upper Eocene - Lower Oligocene

Size (25.4mm = 1 inch): Amber: 16 mm long, 13 mm across, Inclusion: 6 mm

Fossil Site: Kaliningrad District, Russia

Code: BA4010

Price: $75.00 - sold


Moth in Baltic AmberDescription: This fine amber piece displays a fine member of the Lepidoptera, a 6 mm Moth. The name Lepidoptera means “scale-winged” and refers to the scales which cover the wings. In addition to providing coloration to Moths and Butterflies alike, the scales serve a defensive function. When a Lepidopteran is trapped in a spider web, they can shed scales to escape if not too entangled, sliding off the web on a bed of scales.

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