| Name: Fossil
Amber Insects: Diptera, Family
Ceratopogonidae Age:
Oligocene - Miocene Size:
(25.4 m= 1 inch): Amber: 17 mm long ,12 mm across , 0.9 grams. Inclusion: 1mm Location:
Region near Santiago, Dominican Republic Code:
DA1004
Price: $15.00
- sold
|  Description:
This amber piece displays an example of the Diptera. Biting Midges are also known
as Punkies. Modern-day examples are called No-See-Ums due to their minute size.
They pack a powerful bite, however, and can be quite pesky. The term Diptera means
"two-winged" and is actually a misnomer. Most members have a second,
vestigial pair of wings that are mere knobs which are used as a "gyroscope"
to keep the insect level in flight.
| |
