Authentic Baltic Amber with Fossil Parasitic Wasp (Hymenoptera) – Eocene, Lithuania
This authentic piece of Baltic amber contains a beautifully preserved fossil parasitic wasp (order Hymenoptera), naturally trapped in ancient tree resin during the Eocene Epoch, approximately 44–49 million years ago. Sourced from Juodkrantė, Lithuania, 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.
Unlike modern resin, Baltic amber is true fossilized tree resin, 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.
Measuring 18.6mm, this one-of-a-kind fossil amber inclusion is an excellent addition to any collection of fossil insects, Baltic amber, or rare natural history specimens. Its warm golden tones, natural clarity, and prehistoric insect inclusion make it both visually appealing and scientifically intriguing.
Each 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.
Specimen Details:
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Material: Authentic Baltic Amber
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Inclusion: Fossil Parasitic Wasp (Hymenoptera)
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Age: Eocene Epoch (approximately 44–49 million years old)
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Location: Juodkrantė, Lithuania
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Size: 18.6mm
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Display: Comes in a labeled display case
Why Collect Fossil Baltic Amber?
Baltic 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.
Please Note:
This 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.
