Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber – For Sale

Nothing similar has ever been found before. It was estimated by museum’s scientists in Germany at approximately € 70,000.00

Without any doubt, this rare fossil of hexagonal cells could be an interesting scientific study object, especially for a museum or any other specialized institution or just a collector’s item.

Bee hive or wasp nest? Opinions differ about this exclusive hexagonal amber inclusion. As you can see in the studies below, some scientists consider it a honey comb (bee hive), others think it is a wasp nest. Whatever it is, it is unique. The fossil is for sale by the owner. In case of interest, contact us for more information or make an offer.

Please examine the details below and judge for yourself.

Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber back side
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber

Scientist’s opinions differ about the nature of this fossil. Some think it is a wasp nest, others consider it a beehive.

Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber - Encyclopedia-of-Insects
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber
Encyclopedia-of-Insects

Also see https://what-when-how.com/insects/wasps-insects/

Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Fossil Behavior Compendium
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Fossil Behavior Compendium
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Size
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Size
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Size
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Size
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber back side
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber back side
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber back side
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber back side
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber back side
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber back side
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber backside
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber backside
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber back side
Honey Comb or Wasp Nest in Dominican Amber back side

Wasps make their nests out of the paper they produce. Bees make the hive out of wax. What does the back show us? The back melted. But paper does not melt. What gives?

Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Scavenger larvae
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Scavenger larvae
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Scavenger larva
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Scavenger larva
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Scavenger larva
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Scavenger larva

What do scavengers look for? What kind of food do they eat?

This fossil inclusion Wasp Nest – Honey Comb – Bee Hive in Dominican Amber has ben examined and approved by the following wold known scientists.

Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Museum Hamburg Dr. Weitschat
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Museum Hamburg Dr. Weitschat
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Dr. Ross
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Dr. Ross
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Dr. Justin Smith
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Dr. Justin Smith
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Dr. Else, London
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Dr. Else, London
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Museum Stuttgart
Wasp Nest – Honeycomb – Beehive in Dominican Amber Museum Stuttgart Dr. Bechly