Madagascan Copal

Description

Fossil fly (Diptera: Calyptratae) and biting midge (Ceratopogonidae) in copal, treated to look like amber, of Quaternary age, from Madagascar

Museum reference

G.2012.29.6

Collection

Fossils

Object name

Madagascan Copal

Scientific name(s)

species: Diptera indet. - Fly
species: Ceratopogonidae indet.

Specimen details

Specimen form: Fossil

Collection place(s)

Madagascar, Eastern Africa

Exhibitions

• Amazing Amber (10 May 2013 - 08 Sep 2013)
  National Museum of Scotland