Insect (Tipulidae)
Era: Cenozoic
Period: Paleogene
Epoch: Eocene (56 - 33,9 M.a)
Formation: Green River
Origin: Uintah county, Utah
Insect Measurements: 24 x 13 mm / 0,94" x 0,51"
Matriz Measurements: 72 x 68 x 13 mm / 2,83" × 2,68" × 0,51"
Weight: 91 g / 0,201 lb
Description: This piece is 100% natural, it has no restorations or paint.


Information: The Green River Formation is one of the most spectacular and best-preserved paleontological sites in the United States and the world. These ancient Eocene lake sediments preserve not only insects in exceptional detail, but also complete fish, reptiles, birds, plants, and even soft tissue structures. This unique fossil record offers a direct window into lake and subtropical ecosystems from more than 40 million years ago, allowing for a highly accurate reconstruction of the biodiversity and environmental conditions of that distant past.


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