Inclusions of flora and fauna in Baltic amber

Eleven new Baltic amber inclusions have been added since the last update. Note that identifications are provisional - any help that can be provided to refine/correct the identifications would be greatly appreciated!

BA453-A: Plant bug (Miridae) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70247292
BA454-A: Beetle mite (Oribatida) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70247294
BA454-B: Long-legged fly (Dolichopodidae) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70247296
BA454-C: Aphid (Aphididae) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70247299
BA455-A: Black fly (Simuliidae) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70247302
BA456-A: Springtail (Collembola) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70247303
BA457-A: Marsh beetle (Scirtidae) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70247305
BA457-B: Midge (Nematocera) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70247307
BA457-C: Stellate hairs (Tracheophyta) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70247308
BA458-A: Soldier beetle (Cantharidae) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70247309
BA459-A: Fungus weevil (Anthribidae) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70247312

If you have any comments on the identifications uploaded so far, please add them as appropriate. Thank you!

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