July 22nd, 2018; Permanent Mantis

[xoxoxoBruce]

You know how it goes, you find a Praying Mantis that catches your eye, a real cutie.
You vow to keep her in sickness and in health till death do you part.
But before you know it she dries out, loses that youthful blush, and is whisked away by the wind or cat.
Here’s the answer to that recurring heartbreak

Amber with Inclusions. Hymenaea protera. Oligocene. Dominican Republic. ...

This small lozenge size piece of Amber is water clear and pale yellow which makes it very easy to see the amazing ("praying") mantis preserved forever inside. The creature with its triangular head, bulging eyes, and flexible neck is clearly visible in the exceptional specimen of the fossilized tree resin. The insect with the unique characteristics is poetically singular in the otherwise pristine fossil remnant. A close-up photo of the bug gives further insight into this entombed mantis. This is a tiny specimen with a major inclusion.
Overall Measurements: 1.18 x 0.61 x 0.52 inches (3.00 x 1.56 x 1.32 cm)

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