{"product_id":"midge-chironomidae-in-baltic-amber-16-8mm-fossil-inclusion","title":"Midge (Chironomidae) in Baltic Amber – 16.8mm Fossil Inclusion","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11edvbo\" data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"534\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eAuthentic Baltic Amber with Fossil Midge (Chironomidae) – Eocene, Lithuania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eThis authentic piece of \u003cstrong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eBaltic amber\u003c\/strong\u003e contains a beautifully preserved fossil \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"648\"\u003emidge (family Chironomidae)\u003c\/strong\u003e, naturally trapped in ancient tree resin during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eEocene Epoch\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e44–49 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sourced from \u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eJuodkrantė, Lithuania\u003c\/strong\u003e, this remarkable specimen offers a genuine glimpse into prehistoric insect life preserved in stunning natural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eUnlike modern resin, Baltic amber is true \u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"987\"\u003efossilized tree resin\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a genuine fossil specimen and not a modern reproduction. Fossil insect inclusions like this are highly prized by collectors because they preserve delicate prehistoric organisms in a way that few other fossils can. This particular specimen features a fossil midge, a small fly-like insect related to modern non-biting midges, suspended within the amber just as it was millions of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e16.8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one-of-a-kind fossil amber inclusion is an excellent addition to any collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003efossil insects\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eBaltic amber\u003c\/strong\u003e, or rare natural history specimens. Its warm golden tones, natural clarity, and ancient insect inclusion make it both scientifically fascinating and visually striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eEach fossil amber piece is completely unique, with no two inclusions ever exactly alike. This specimen comes in a labeled display case, making it perfect for display, gifting, or adding to a serious fossil collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"urw5x0\" data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Baltic Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eInclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossil Midge (\u003cstrong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eChironomidae\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eEocene Epoch\u003c\/strong\u003e (approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e44–49 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eJuodkrantė, Lithuania\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e16.8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2202\"\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=\"2238\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eWhy Collect Fossil Baltic Amber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2589\"\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 fossil midges, provide a rare and fascinating look into prehistoric forest ecosystems that existed millions of years before humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wjhb42\" data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2821\"\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":48540508356859,"sku":"Amber #2430","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5559\/0395\/files\/midge-chironomidae-in-baltic-amber-168mm-fossil-inclusion-6886528.png?v=1774105816","url":"https:\/\/fossildriven.com\/products\/midge-chironomidae-in-baltic-amber-16-8mm-fossil-inclusion","provider":"Fossil Driven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}