These are gnats and midges, probably extinct species,
but then again, I not up on my Eocine insects.
I continue to be amazed at the detail which is preserved here,
right down to the microscopic hairs on the wings and antennae.



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The magnification is about 40 times. This guy is so small it's hard to see in the amber without magnification.
And here's a video of a Copepod from the bottom of our aquarium.
A fairly common critter, but cool to watch.
So far, the snow has kept us away from Bradford County most of the year, so far. Hoping to remedy that situation this weekend!!
The new bushes planted last month appear healthy, and we have no serious damage from the winter storms. After almost a year we have made the place our own, and it is now very comfortable (we have satellite TV, after all).
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