Order: Orthoptera Oligocene Dominican Republic A mantis preserved in amber is an extreme rarity, but the thin lens-shaped piece of rare polished green amber seen here makes the present specimen an even more stunning discovery. The mantis is poised dramatically in an attack position, its vicious barbed forelimbs springing forth menacingly. Also preserved is a rare bryophyte plant and an additional insect. Measures 1 x 3/4in; Specimen measures 1/3in; Weighs 1.6g
Order: Orthoptera Oligocene Dominican Republic A mantis preserved in amber is an extreme rarity, but the thin lens-shaped piece of rare polished green amber seen here makes the present specimen an even more stunning discovery. The mantis is poised dramatically in an attack position, its vicious barbed forelimbs springing forth menacingly. Also preserved is a rare bryophyte plant and an additional insect. Measures 1 x 3/4in; Specimen measures 1/3in; Weighs 1.6g
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