{"product_id":"eocene-marsh-fly-fossil-from-green-river-formation-copy-copy-copy","title":"Eocene Marsh Fly Fossil in Green River Limestone","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"624\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eImagine a warm Eocene morning over 51 million years ago, where dragonflies, marsh flies, turtles, crocodiles, and early mammals thrived around the calm freshwater lakes of what is now \u003cstrong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eKemmerer, Wyoming\u003c\/strong\u003e. This authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eMarsh Fly (\u003cem data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"524\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a remarkable survivor from that long-lost world, preserved as a snapshot of prehistoric life.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"l233u5\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"1051\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"677\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/em\u003e (Marsh Fly)\u003cbr data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eocene (~51 million years old)\u003cbr data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green River Formation\u003cbr data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"777\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kemmerer, Wyoming, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 44 × 38 × 9 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eFly Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10 × 17 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 g\u003cbr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Authentic natural fossil\u003cbr data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent collector, educational, or gift specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eThis genuine fossil comes from the world-renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eGreen River Formation\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most important fossil sites on Earth. During the Eocene Epoch, peaceful freshwater lakes covered much of this region. Fine layers of sediment settled quietly to the lake floor, gently entombing insects, fish, leaves, and other organisms before they could decompose. Over millions of years, these sediments transformed into fine-grained limestone, preserving extraordinary details that continue to amaze scientists and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eToday, the Green River Formation is celebrated for its exceptional fossil preservation, offering one of the clearest windows into life shortly after the age of the dinosaurs. Although fossil fish are its most famous discoveries, beautifully preserved insect fossils such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/strong\u003e are considerably less common and provide valuable evidence of the thriving insect populations that once filled these ancient forests and wetlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eThe spread of this Marsh Fly's delicate wings captures a fleeting moment from an ecosystem that vanished millions of years ago. Its graceful preservation makes it an eye-catching addition to any fossil collection and a fascinating conversation piece for anyone with an appreciation for natural history, evolution, and the remarkable story of life on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454219014340,"sku":"S967","price":190.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S967MarshFly_1.webp?v=1785236853","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/eocene-marsh-fly-fossil-from-green-river-formation-copy-copy-copy","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}