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Dominican Amber Collection

Dominican amber, a captivating window into the ancient world, holds within its golden depths an array of fascinating prehistoric creatures

Background imageDominican Amber Collection: Mosquito in Dominican amber

Mosquito in Dominican amber
A mosquito in trapped and preserved in Dominican amber. Lower Miocene about 20 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule. Figure 90

Background imageDominican Amber Collection: Leafhopper bug in Dominican amber

Leafhopper bug in Dominican amber
Leafhopper bug Hemiptera:Homoptera:Cicadellidae, trapped in Dominican amber with a dryinid wasp sac attached to its head. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene

Background imageDominican Amber Collection: Scuttle fly in Dominican amber

Scuttle fly in Dominican amber
Mouldy scuttle fly Diptera:Cyclorrapha:Phoridae, trapped in Dominican amber. Specimen from the Lower Miocene. Image from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Background imageDominican Amber Collection: Termites in Dominican amber

Termites in Dominican amber
Dominican amber containing termites, a flightless scuttle fly and a rove beetle. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene about 20 million years old

Background imageDominican Amber Collection: Fairy fly in Dominican amber

Fairy fly in Dominican amber

Background imageDominican Amber Collection: Fruit fly in Dominican amber

Fruit fly in Dominican amber
Fruit fly deriving from Diptera:Cyclorrapha:Drosophilidae trapped and preserved in Dominican amber with a parasitic or phoretic mite attached to its abdomen

Background imageDominican Amber Collection: Ants in Dominican amber

Ants in Dominican amber
Hymenoptera:Aculeata:Formicidae ants in Dominican amber. One is holding the others abdomen with its jaws. Lower Miocene about 20 million years old

Background imageDominican Amber Collection: Bee in Dominican amber

Bee in Dominican amber
A bee, Hymenoptera: Aculeata: Apidae trapped in Dominican amber. This specimen was used to attempt DNA extraction

Background imageDominican Amber Collection: Dominican amber

Dominican amber containing a cockroach and two termites dating from the Lower Miocene about 20 million years old. Donated by Cobra and Bellamy

Background imageDominican Amber Collection: Caterpillar skin in Dominican amber

Caterpillar skin in Dominican amber
A shed caterpillar skin Lepidoptera, in Dominican amber. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene. Page 66 Fig. 66 from Amber the Natural Time Capsule


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Dominican amber, a captivating window into the ancient world, holds within its golden depths an array of fascinating prehistoric creatures. Preserved for millions of years, this precious resin encapsulates life forms that once roamed the Dominican Republic. From the delicate mosquito forever trapped in Dominican amber, we can unlock secrets about their evolution and behavior. These tiny insects offer us a glimpse into their past lives, frozen in time for eternity. Leafhopper bugs suspended in Dominican amber reveal intricate details of their vibrant colors and unique body structures. Their presence reminds us of the diverse ecosystems that flourished during the era when these ambers were formed. Scuttle flies caught mid-flight within Dominican amber showcase their remarkable wing patterns and agile nature. These ancient flyers provide valuable insights into how they adapted to survive in an ever-changing environment. Termites encased in Dominican amber remind us of the complex social structures that have existed throughout history. The preserved specimens allow scientists to study these highly organized insect colonies from ages long gone. The ethereal fairy fly captured within a testament to both beauty and fragility. This minuscule creature's existence serves as a reminder of nature's extraordinary diversity and its ability to adapt over time. Fruit flies entombed within Dominican amber offer clues about plant-pollinator relationships that date back millennia. By studying these preserved specimens, researchers gain invaluable knowledge about co-evolution between plants and insects. Ants immortalized in Dominican amber unveil intriguing insights into their behavior and societal dynamics from bygone eras. These tiny warriors give us a glimpse into how they navigated through primitive landscapes while building impressive underground colonies. A bee forever suspended within Dominican amber showcases its role as one of nature's most important pollinators throughout history. This fossilized specimen allows scientists to trace back the evolutionary path taken by bees over countless generations. Caterpillar skin found perfectly preserved within Dominican Amber provides evidence not only of caterpillar existence but also of their interactions with plants.