A Predation Scene Preserved in Jordanian Amber

This rare specimen of Jordanian amber documents a vivid moment from ancient life, showing a moth larva actively feeding on another insect, captured in a real ecological interaction that became frozen within tree resin approximately 140 million years ago, during the Early Cretaceous period.اضافة اعلان

This specimen represents more than a simple morphological preservation of insects; it constitutes a behavioral fossil, as it records a direct ecological interaction reflecting the complex food webs that existed in the ancient forests responsible for the formation of Jordanian amber.

The presence of this predatory feeding scene within amber indicates that tree resin trapped organisms during moments of their daily activity, preserving not only their physical forms but also their ecological behavior. Such discoveries are globally rare and hold exceptional scientific value for understanding the evolution of insect interactions and ancient ecosystems.

This finding further strengthens the scientific significance of Jordanian amber as a unique natural archive documenting biodiversity and ecological dynamics during an early geological era, confirming Jordan’s position as one of the most important amber records worldwide.



The picture shows moth larva feeding on insect.