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Authentic Baltic Amber with Fossil Long-Legged Fly (Dolichopodidae) – Eocene, Lithuania This authentic piece of Baltic amber contains a beautifully preserved fossil long-legged fly (family Dolichopodidae), naturally trapped in ancient tree resin during the Eocene Epoch, approximately 44–49 million years ago. Sourced from Juodkrantė, Lithuania, this unique specimen preserves a delicate prehistoric insect in genuine fossilized resin, offering a fascinating look into ancient forest life 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 like this are especially prized because they preserve small, fragile organisms in exceptional detail, often capturing anatomical features that would rarely survive through traditional fossilization. This specimen features a fossil long-legged fly, a slender predatory fly known for its delicate build and elongated legs, ...