Nature wastes nothing. It is also said that nature is red of tooth and claw. Energy from the sun, through photosynthesis produces food for tiny creatures that are eaten by larger creatures, or smaller creatures (e.g., bacteria, after death) on up the food chain. This remarkable amber has captured in a suspended animation an exemplification of ecosystem dynamics - a fly feeding frenzy. The attractant of a myriad of Dipterans of various species is (as best I can tell through a loupe) is two large Hymenopterans (bees). The Dipteran density is highest near the feasting point. Were the bees first captured, and then the unfortunate flies as they congregated for a feast.

Besides my guestiment of more than 200 Dipterans, there is another large, 11 mm bee, an Alate, the winged, sexual form of the termite, and a stinkbug (Hemipteran). The large 70 by 70 mm dimensions, and relative thinness make for easy viewing, even with the naked eye. On balance, this ranks as one of the most remarkable specimens I have encountered.