Multi-inclusion in Baltic Amber – 13.2mm Fossil Inclusion

Specifications

• Specimens: Coleoptera (beetle), Chironomidae, Midges, Hemiptera/Neuroptera
• Amber Size: 13.2 mm
• Age: Eocene Epoch (44–49 million years old)
• Locality: Juodkrantė, Lithuania
• Geological Material: Baltic Amber
• Display: Labeled case included
• Condition: Natural, no enhancements

This specimen contains a diverse assemblage of insect inclusions preserved within genuine Baltic Amber, formed during the Eocene Epoch (~44–49 Ma). Multi-inclusion amber fossils such as this are highly valued for their paleoecological relevance, as they capture representatives from multiple insect orders that once coexisted in early Cenozoic forest ecosystems.

Identified inclusions include:

• Coleoptera (beetle) – an ecologically diverse order providing important clues about forest decomposition processes.
• Chironomidae (non-biting midges) – abundant indicators of moisture-rich environments and freshwater proximity.
• Other midges – representing additional Diptera diversity within the forest understory.
• Hemiptera/Neuroptera fragments – adding predatory or sap-feeding insect representation to this micro-community.

The 13.2 mm amber piece exhibits characteristic Baltic succinite coloration and excellent clarity for anatomical study. Features such as wing venation, leg segmentation, and exoskeletal structures can be observed with magnification, making this specimen valuable for both collectors and researchers in paleoentomology and evolutionary biology.

Baltic Amber formed from resin produced by ancient conifer forests that once dominated what is now the Baltic region. As resin accumulated, it trapped insects and other arthropods, preserving them in near-perfect detail as the resin polymerized and fossilized over millions of years. This process halted decay, allowing scientists today to examine microecosystems that would otherwise be lost to time.

This multi-inclusion specimen is completely natural, unaltered, and scientifically significant, presented in a labeled display case ideal for long-term curation.