{"product_id":"eocene-marsh-fly-fossil-from-green-river-formation-copy-2","title":"Green River Eocene Marsh Fly Fossil Specimen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"630\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDelicate insect wings are among the most difficult features to survive the passage of time, making this authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eMarsh Fly (\u003cem data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"428\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e an especially captivating fossil. Preserved for approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e51 million years\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a remarkable glimpse into the vibrant wetlands and forests that covered Wyoming during the Eocene Epoch.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"l233u5\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"1057\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"683\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/em\u003e (Marsh Fly)\u003cbr data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eocene (~51 million years old)\u003cbr data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green River Formation\u003cbr data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"783\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kemmerer, Wyoming, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 51 × 42 × 8 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eFly Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 14 × 11 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 g\u003cbr data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Authentic natural fossil\u003cbr data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent collector, educational, or gift specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eRecovered from the renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eGreen River Formation\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fossil comes from one of the world's most extraordinary fossil deposits. During the Eocene Epoch, a chain of calm freshwater lakes spread across what is now southwestern Wyoming. Fine layers of sediment slowly settled onto the lake floor, gently burying insects, fish, plants, and other organisms before they could decompose. Over millions of years, these sediments became limestone, preserving an exceptional record of prehistoric life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eToday, the Green River Formation is recognised internationally for the quality of its fossils, providing scientists with an unparalleled window into an ancient freshwater ecosystem. While its beautifully preserved fish fossils are the most famous discoveries, insect fossils such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/strong\u003e are far less common and reveal the rich diversity of life that thrived around these ancient lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003eThe beautifully preserved wings of this Marsh Fly make it an eye-catching collector's specimen and a tangible connection to a world that existed long before modern landscapes took shape. Whether displayed in a collection, used for education, or given as a memorable gift, it is an authentic piece of Earth's remarkable history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454220193988,"sku":"S972","price":190.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S972MarshFly_1.webp?v=1785236941","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/eocene-marsh-fly-fossil-from-green-river-formation-copy-2","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}