Usually I don't post things older than the late Palaeolithic period, but #insects embedded in amber never cease to amaze me - the sheer age!
This praying #mantis enclosed in amber is some 30 million years old.

https://mymodernmet.com/praying-mantis-dominican-amber/

30 Million-Year-Old Praying Mantis Is Preserved in Pristine Piece of Amber

This little creature encased in amber is forever frozen in time.

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@ninawillburger That is really lovely. Always been fascinated by preying mantis, this year I had a population explosion of them in garden and around house. Had to be careful opening and doors not to hurt them.