{"product_id":"eocene-marsh-fly-fossil-from-green-river-formation-copy-copy-1","title":"Ancient Marsh Fly Fossil from Green River Eocene","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"643\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eMarsh Fly (\u003cem data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"354\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e lived approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e51 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the lakes and forests of the Eocene Epoch teemed with life. Although incredibly delicate, it escaped decay through a remarkable series of natural events, allowing it to survive as a fossil and carry its story across millions of years.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"l233u5\" data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1069\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"696\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/em\u003e (Marsh Fly)\u003cbr data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eocene (~51 million years old)\u003cbr data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green River Formation\u003cbr data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kemmerer, Wyoming, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 52 × 46 × 6 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eFly Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8 × 13 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 g\u003cbr data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Authentic natural fossil\u003cbr data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent collector, educational, or gift specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eRecovered from the world-renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eGreen River Formation\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fossil comes from one of the most important fossil deposits on Earth. During the Eocene Epoch, a network of calm freshwater lakes covered much of this region. Fine sediment settled continuously to the lake floor, gently enveloping insects, fish, leaves, and other organisms before they could decompose. Over millions of years, these sediments transformed into fine-grained limestone, preserving remarkable details of ancient life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eToday, the Green River Formation is recognised as one of the finest windows into prehistoric ecosystems. Its fossils reveal an extraordinary variety of life that flourished after the extinction of the dinosaurs, helping scientists understand the evolution of plants, insects, fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. While fossil fish are the formation's best-known treasures, insect fossils such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/strong\u003e are much less common and are highly prized by collectors for their beauty and scientific significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eThis beautifully preserved Marsh Fly is a genuine piece of Earth's distant past. Whether you're adding to a fossil collection, inspiring curiosity about natural history, or searching for a truly unique gift, it is a fascinating reminder that even the smallest creatures can leave an extraordinary legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454220914884,"sku":"S973","price":190.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S973MarshFly_1.webp?v=1785236955","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/eocene-marsh-fly-fossil-from-green-river-formation-copy-copy-1","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}