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High-resolution close-up of a Cretaceous Mecopteran insect (family Pseudopolycentropodidae) preserved in Burmese amber. The long rostrum, slender legs, segmented body, and fully spread membranous wings with detailed venation are clearly visible. Surrounding the insect are natural resin bubbles, debris, and flow structures within a golden amber matrix.
High-resolution close-up of a Cretaceous Mecopteran insect (family Pseudopolycentropodidae) preserved in Burmese amber. The long rostrum, slender legs, segmented body, and fully spread membranous wings with detailed venation are clearly visible. Surrounding the insect are natural resin bubbles, debris, and flow structures within a golden amber matrix.
Macro photograph of a polished Burmese amber cabochon containing a complete Pseudopolycentropodidae Mecopteran fossil. The insect is visible near the lower center, with long wings, legs, and rostrum discernible against a translucent golden amber background filled with natural debris and microbubbles

Cretaceous Mecoptera Scorpionfly in Burmese Amber | UI-G-12-25

$600.00

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Description

This specimen features an exquisitely preserved Mecopteran insect from the extinct family Pseudopolycentropodidae, enclosed in mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber from the Hukawng Valley of Myanmar. These stem-group scorpionfly relatives are known for their elongated rostrum, slender legs, and finely reticulated wings. Your specimen displays beautifully preserved wing venation, a fully visible rostrum, detailed thoracic segmentation, and an intact abdomen. The wings show the distinctive elongate triangular shape typical of this family, with clear longitudinal veins and crossveins highlighted by the clarity of the amber.

Order: Mecoptera
Family: Pseudopolycentropodidae (extinct)
Sex: Female
Age: ~98.8 ± 0.6 million years

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