Genuine Dominican Amber
Coleoptera Paussinae - Ant Nest Beetles
Paussinae common name is Ant Nest Beetles because they live in a myrmecophilous association with ants. They are also known as Flanged Bombardier Beetles because when disturbed they eject to the attackers, from the anus, an irritant explosive secretion.
Paussinae have characteristic flattened antennae and legs.
They feed on ant eggs, larvae and adults by piercing the abdomen of the prey and sucking the content.
Very Rare Inclusion - Highly Visible from Both Sides
22.2 x 13.1 x 8.6mm - 8.33Ct

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Genuine Dominican Amber Fossil
Coleoptera Carabidae (Ground Beetle)
Rare Specimen Very well Displayed in Clear & Solid Amber Piece
Contain also a super cute Psocoptera
Both Inclusions are Complete, Centered & Totally Covered by the Amber
32.0 x 17.6 x 6.0mm - 11.15Ct

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Genuine Dominican Amber Fossil
Super Interesting Specimen
Head of Ground Beetle (Coleoptera Carabidae)
Pay Attention to the Very Special Hairy Eyes
Inclusion Totally Covered by the Amber
Crystal Clear & Solid Amber Piece
19.2 x 14.7 x 10.1mm - 8.5Ct

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Authentic Dominican Amber Fossil
Museum Quality Coleoptera Carabidae Paussinae (Ant Nest Beetle)
Exceptional Specimen Ultra Rare in Dominican Amber - A True Master Piece for Any Coleoptera Collection
Complete - Perfectly Displayed in Clear & Solid Amber Piece
Totally Covered by the Amber - Highly Visible form Both Sides
17.3 x 13.4 x 10.5mm - 7.71Ct

Most species of Adult Paussinae are accepted in the ant society, are fully integrated into the ant colony and are treated as appreciated guests by the ants. In this symbiosis the beetles provide rewarding chemical secretions to their host ants and in return receive protection, a safe place for their larvae to develop and a stable source of protein-rich food: the ants, particularly the brood. Paussinae living in ant nests have elaborate antennal structures and body parts flattened.
This beautiful inclusion has incredibly large, flattened antennae forming a ring and each antennomere is somewhat broader than large.

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Authentic Dominican Amber Fossil
Exceptional Larva of Coleoptera Adephaga Carabidae
Very Unusual Specimen - Extremely Rare on Dominican Amber
Museum Quality Inclusion - Live Like
Complete - Totally Covered by the Amber
23.5 x 19.0 x 8.0mm - 11.0Ct

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Genuine Dominican Amber Fossil
Extremely Rare & Highly Collectible Specimen
Coleoptera Adephaga Carabidae Paussinae

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