{"product_id":"fossil-parasitic-wasp-hymenoptera-in-baltic-amber-15-2mm-fossil-inclusion","title":"Fossil Parasitic Wasp (Hymenoptera) in Baltic Amber – 15.2mm Fossil Inclusion","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kt6axh\" data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eAuthentic Baltic Amber with Fossil Parasitic Wasp (Hymenoptera) – Eocene, Lithuania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eThis authentic piece of \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eBaltic amber\u003c\/strong\u003e contains a beautifully preserved fossil \u003cstrong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eparasitic wasp (order Hymenoptera)\u003c\/strong\u003e, naturally trapped in ancient tree resin during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eEocene Epoch\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e44–49 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sourced from \u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eJuodkrantė, Lithuania\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fascinating specimen preserves a delicate prehistoric insect in genuine fossilized resin, offering a rare look into ancient forest ecosystems from millions of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eUnlike modern resin, Baltic amber is true \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"874\"\u003efossilized tree resin\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a genuine fossil specimen and not a modern reproduction. Fossil insect inclusions such as parasitic wasps are especially prized because they preserve small, delicate organisms in exceptional detail—often revealing fine anatomical features that rarely survive through traditional fossilization. This specimen features a fossil parasitic wasp, a tiny and specialized insect belonging to the order Hymenoptera, preserved in amber exactly as it became trapped during the Eocene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e15.2mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one-of-a-kind fossil amber inclusion is an excellent addition to any collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003efossil insects\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eBaltic amber\u003c\/strong\u003e, or rare natural history specimens. Its warm golden tones, natural clarity, and prehistoric insect inclusion make it both visually appealing and scientifically intriguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eEach fossil amber piece is completely unique, with no two inclusions ever exactly alike. This specimen comes in a labeled display case, making it ideal for display, gifting, or adding to a serious fossil collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"urw5x0\" data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Baltic Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eInclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossil Parasitic Wasp (\u003cstrong data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eHymenoptera\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eEocene Epoch\u003c\/strong\u003e (approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e44–49 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eJuodkrantė, Lithuania\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003e18.6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes in a labeled display case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"a1hkp1\" data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eWhy Collect Fossil Baltic Amber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003eBaltic amber is among the most famous fossil ambers in the world, valued for its age, beauty, and ability to preserve ancient life in exceptional detail. Insect inclusions such as parasitic wasps provide a fascinating glimpse into prehistoric biodiversity and the complex ecological relationships that existed in ancient forests millions of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wjhb42\" data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003eThis is a genuine natural fossil specimen. Internal fractures, flow lines, cloudiness, and other natural imperfections are common in authentic amber and are considered part of the specimen’s natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossil Driven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540555903227,"sku":"Amber #2438","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5559\/0395\/files\/fossil-parasitic-wasp-hymenoptera-in-baltic-amber-152mm-fossil-inclusion-3595806.png?v=1774105812","url":"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/products\/fossil-parasitic-wasp-hymenoptera-in-baltic-amber-15-2mm-fossil-inclusion","provider":"Fossil Driven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}