Dominican Amber Planthopper in Flight

Fossil Amber

Insect Order Homoptera, Familiy Fulgoridae

Geological Time: Oligocene-Miocene

Size (25.4mm = 1 inch): Amber: 14 mm tall, 27 mm across, Inclusion: 2 mm

Fossil Site: Region near Santiago, Dominican Republic

Code: DA2025

Price: Sold


Dominican Amber Planthopper in FlightDescription: This amber piece displays member of the Fulgoridae (Fulgoromorpha), which have some of the largest extant planthoppers. Note the color preservation in the wings, making this a most desirable addition to any collection. It has been frozen in its last flight, making for an interesting specimen.

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