Baltic Amber Collection

Gall midge in Baltic amber
A gall midge is a fragile mosquito-like fly which produces galls on plants, seen here preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Baltic amber ring
A ring containing a long-legged fly Diptera: Brachycera: Dolichopodidae. Amber specimen dates from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old

Prehistoric insect in amber C016 / 6117
Prehistoric insect in amber. Corydasialis inexpectatus specimen preserved in Baltic amber. The specimen is more than 2 centimetres long

Cockroach in Baltic amber
A cockroach preserved in Baltic amber. Originating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old

Earwig skin in Baltic amber
A shed earwig skin in Baltic amber, this specimen has very long pincers. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene. Image from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Alder fly in Baltic amber
Alder fly, Megaloptera: Sialoidea in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Black fly in Baltic amber
Black fly preserved in Baltic amber. This fly belongs to subgenus Morops and dates from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old

Mayfly in Baltic amber
A well-preserved Mayfly, Ephemeroptera: Heptageniidae in Baltic amber. Specimen originates from the Upper Eocene

Angiosperm leaf in Baltic amber
Eudaphniphyllum leaf in preserved Baltic amber, dating from the Upper Eocene, about 35 million years old. Amber is fossilised tree resin

Baltic amber with caddis fly
A Caddis fly, Trichoptera preserved in Baltic amber. The cracks in the amber are filled with crystals of iron pyrite. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Cypress twig in Baltic amber
A cypress twig in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene. Amber is fossilised tree resin. Image from Amber the Natural Time Capsule (1998) by Andrew Ross

Horsefly in Baltic amber
A horsefly, Diptera: Brachycera: Tabanidae trapped in Baltic amber and dates from the Upper Eocene. Amber is fossilised tree resin

Pseudoscorpion in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene period about 35 million years old. Arachnida, Pseudoscorpionida, identified by A.J. Ross. Specimen from Kaliningrad, Russia

Roundworm in Baltic amber
A roundworm (nematode) trapped in Baltic amber. Specimen is from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old. Donated by Arne Urup

Centipede in Baltic amber
Centipede, Chilopoda in Baltic amber. The centipede has been half polished away and is filled with pyrite crystals

Pine cone in Baltic amber
A pine cone in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene. Amber is fossilised tree resin. Image taken from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Baltic amber with swarm of fungus gnats
Upper Eocene, 35 million year old, piece of Baltic amber with swarm of fungus gnats preserved within. Figure 1 in Amber The Natural Time Capsule

Planthopper bug in Baltic amber
Planthopper bug Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea: Achilidae trapped in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene. Image from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Midge in Baltic amber
Mating pair of biting midges in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene. Amber is fossilised tree resin

Snipe fly in Baltic amber
A snipe fly preserved in Baltic amber with a pseudoscorpion hanging onto its legs. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene, about 35 million years old

Mite in baltic amber
A mite trapped in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene period, about 35 million years ago

Crane Fly in baltic amber
Crane fly Diptera: Tipulidae, trapped in Baltic amber which has broken off its legs in an attempt to escape. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Quercus bract in baltic amber
A bract from the male flower of an oak tree in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

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Moth preserved in Baltic amber
A moth preserved in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene period, about 40 million years old

Fly fossilised in amber. Amber is a fossilised resin that was produced by various now extinct coniferous trees during the Jurassic period

Spider in amber. Macrophotograph of a fossilized spider (at left) and fly embedded in Baltic amber. Amber is fossilized resin that was produced by various coniferous trees

Industrial amber extraction. Mining machines being used to extract amber from an open-cast pit area. This pit is part of the Primorskoye deposit near Yantarny, a settlement in Kaliningrad Oblast

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Baltic amber, also known as succinite, is a captivating gemstone that holds within it the secrets of ancient times. One of its most fascinating features is the presence of various prehistoric insects and organisms trapped inside for millions of years. Gazing at a Baltic amber ring, one can't help but wonder about the tiny gall midge that once buzzed around in an era long gone. Preserved forever in this golden resin, it serves as a reminder of the intricate web of life that has existed on Earth throughout history. The discovery of a prehistoric insect encased in amber, labeled C016/6117, takes us back to an era when these creatures roamed freely. It offers scientists valuable insights into their morphology and behavior, unlocking mysteries from eons past. Cockroaches may not be everyone's favorite creature today, but finding one perfectly preserved in Baltic amber showcases their resilience over time. This fossilized relic gives us a glimpse into how these insects have adapted and survived through countless generations. Earwig skin found within Baltic amber provides evidence that even seemingly insignificant details can be captured by nature's time capsule. The delicate texture frozen in time reminds us to appreciate every aspect of our world's biodiversity. An alder fly suspended forever within Baltic amber tells tales from an age when these graceful insects fluttered among lush forests. Its fragile wings encapsulated for eternity serve as testament to the beauty and fragility inherent in all living beings. A black fly caught mid-flight within Baltic amber demonstrates how even the tiniest creatures played important roles in ecosystems throughout history. These fossils allow us to piece together ecological puzzles and understand our planet's intricate balance. Pseudoscorpions are intriguing arachnids with pincers resembling those of scorpions but without venomous stingers. Discovering them multiple times entombed within Baltic amber highlights their prevalence during ancient times while showcasing nature's ability to preserve even the most minute details.