LARVA in amber, probably a new scientific discovery

30sinds 4 aug. '25, 12:47
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It is 95% certain that this is some kind of LARVA, which could have been flattened, compressed, or deformed by the process of being embedded in amber—when an organism becomes trapped in resin, it can be compressed, deformed, or partially flattened, especially if the resin was still malleable and soft. Larvae are very delicate and soft. In addition, larvae go through different stages of growth and their shape, segmentation, and size can vary significantly depending on their age.

Similar finds have been described in scientific literature, but rather in the context of small beetle and hymenoptera larvae. Such a large larva [2 cm] is certainly a rarity and even potentially a new scientific discovery, if it were to be accurately identified and described," according to information I received from a colleague who has friends in the US who are scientists specializing in amber inclusions, who have seen this specimen and made a preliminary description of it.

Significance:
A preliminary comparative analysis indicates that there are no similar larvae in known museum collections and literature. The object may be a unique paleontological find.

Recommendations:
Detailed microscopic analysis and computed tomography are necessary. It is recommended that it be transferred to a scientific institution for further study and publication.
One of the photos shows a comparison with sample larvae; this will be analyzed and the correct one will be identified.
NOTE: POSSIBLE LOAN TO AMBER MUSEUMS - COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT.
This amber is slightly heavier than typical Baltic amber; it floats in brine, but only in strong brine. In addition to resin, it smells of earth, wetlands, and freshwater environments. In my opinion, it smells like a “damp cave.” Nevertheless, according to an expert in this field, it is 99% Baltic amber, which migrated from the Baltic Sea to the Beskid Mountains [transported by a glacier] over millions of years, where it was accidentally found a few years ago as a 120-gram piece of amber. It was in very thick bark, which means that it must have been exposed to weathering [not water] for a very long time.
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