Caddisfly in Amber

[DShock]

http://www.chrolithix.com/Fossils/BA021.htm

Caddisfly in amber from northern Europe. Upper Eocene (45 - 50 million yrs) in age
Specimen size - approx 3.4 cm. X 3.1 cm. X 1.2 cm. Weight 6.2 g.
Sold-$30.00

Doug

[lastchance]

That is so cool. Did you buy it?

[JohnScott]

THIRTY BUCKS !!

I would have paid a lot more than that. Could have fished that fly forever without beating it up.

John

[DShock]

That is so cool. Did you buy it?

No. It was already sold when I looked at it. I was surprised it sold for 30 bucks! I haven't done it, but Google "Amber Fossils" and see what you come up with.

Doug

[Eight Thumbs]

THIRTY BUCKS !!

I would have paid a lot more than that. Could have fished that fly forever without beating it up.

John

Even amber wouldn't protect the fly from my casting and fishing, I would have hung the amber bug well out of reach in the nearest tree where it would not be seen for the next 45 million year.

BTW, did anyone else see a very predatory looking pair of legs along the top side and edge of that amber? I may be mistaken but..... 8T

[nighthawk]

Mine cost me $10.57 with free shipping on ebay! Bought it from this seller:

http://myworld.ebay.com/lowrocksnyc/

Very good seller!

[lastchance]

Hi Nighthawk: I didn't find any on that site that contain insects. Am I looking in the wrong place?

[nighthawk]

Hi Nighthawk: I didn't find any on that site that contain insects. Am I looking in the wrong place?

Looks like he is out of stock for now. You might want to contact him or keep watching his site.

Here is a bunch more and some look really good:

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ber&category0=

[setnhooked]

If you just search amber you can find a whole host of insects. Great find DShock. Found a mayfly in amber...http://cgi.ebay.com/Nice-MAYFLY-Incl...3%3A1|294%3A50

Bit more than your caddis but still amazing!

[DShock]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nice-MAYFLY-Incl...ayphotohosting
That is amazing!
Doug