{"product_id":"eocene-marsh-fly-fossil-from-green-river-formation-copy-copy","title":"Marsh Fly Fossil (Plecia pealei) in Green River Limestone","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"302\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTravel back approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"83\"\u003e51 million years\u003c\/strong\u003e to the lush subtropical forests of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eEocene Epoch\u003c\/strong\u003e, when this delicate \u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eMarsh Fly (\u003cem data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"188\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e lived alongside crocodiles, turtles, early mammals, and towering forests surrounding ancient freshwater lakes.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"l233u5\" data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"730\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"355\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/em\u003e (Marsh Fly)\u003cbr data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eocene (~51 million years old)\u003cbr data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green River Formation\u003cbr data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"455\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kemmerer, Wyoming, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 48 × 51 × 11 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eFly Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 13 × 10 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39 g\u003cbr data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Authentic natural fossil\u003cbr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent collector, educational, or gift specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eThis authentic fossil was discovered in the renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eGreen River Formation\u003c\/strong\u003e near \u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eKemmerer, Wyoming\u003c\/strong\u003e—one of the world's most celebrated fossil localities. During the Eocene, a network of tranquil freshwater lakes covered this region. Fine layers of sediment settled to the lake floor year after year, gently burying insects, fish, plants, and other organisms before scavengers or decay could destroy them. Over millions of years, these sediments hardened into limestone, preserving extraordinary details and creating one of the finest fossil records on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eToday, the Green River Formation is famous for its exceptionally preserved fossils and offers scientists an unparalleled window into an ancient ecosystem that flourished after the extinction of the dinosaurs. While fossil fish are the most recognizable finds from this formation, beautifully preserved insect fossils such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003ePlecia pealei\u003c\/strong\u003e are much less common and provide valuable insights into the rich diversity of prehistoric life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eThe remarkable preservation of this Marsh Fly allows you to appreciate an insect that once buzzed through subtropical forests over 50 million years ago. Whether you're an experienced fossil collector, an educator, or simply fascinated by Earth's natural history, this authentic Green River fossil is a captivating reminder of life's incredible journey through deep time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454218784964,"sku":"S966","price":190.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S966MarshFly_1.webp?v=1785236801","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/eocene-marsh-fly-fossil-from-green-river-formation-copy-copy","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}