{"product_id":"eocene-marsh-fly-fossil-from-green-river-formation-2","title":"Eocene Marsh Fly Fossil from Green River Formation","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"714\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFew fossils capture a fleeting moment in Earth's history quite like fossil insects. This authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eMarsh Fly (\u003cem data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"451\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is beautifully preserved in fine-grained limestone from Wyoming's famous \u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eGreen River Formation\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing delicate wings, slender legs, and the unmistakable body shape of an insect that lived approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e51 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e during the Eocene Epoch.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"lzz9rh\" data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"1037\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"771\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/em\u003e (Marsh Fly)\u003cbr data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eocene Epoch, approximately 51 million years old\u003cbr data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kemmerer, Wyoming, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green River Formation\u003cbr data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 × 35 × 8 mm (approximately)\u003cbr data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eFly Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 × 13 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eThe Green River Formation is one of the world's most celebrated fossil deposits, preserving an ancient subtropical ecosystem in remarkable detail. Calm lake waters and exceptionally fine sediments allowed insects, fish, plants, birds, and reptiles to be fossilised with extraordinary clarity. This specimen offers a fascinating glimpse into an ecosystem that flourished long before humans appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eMarsh flies were common inhabitants of the warm, humid forests surrounding these ancient lakes. Their abundance made them an important part of the food web, serving as prey for fish, birds, reptiles, and other insects. Today, their fossils help palaeontologists understand the climate, biodiversity, and ecological relationships of North America during the Eocene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eCompact, well-preserved, and rich in scientific interest, this genuine Marsh Fly fossil is an excellent addition to any fossil collection. It is ideal for collectors, educators, and anyone fascinated by prehistoric life, offering an authentic connection to a world that existed more than fifty million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454219800772,"sku":"S971","price":190.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S971MarshFly_1.webp?v=1785236927","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/eocene-marsh-fly-fossil-from-green-river-formation-2","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}