Fulgoridae Indet. Planthopper Insect Fossil
Geological Time: Lower Cretaceous (~125 m.y.a.)
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Insect Fossil 14 mm long; Matrix: 70 mm by 60 mm
Fossil Site: Jehol Formation, Grey Shales, Upper Volcanic Series, Liaoning Province of China
Fossil Code: AAF276
Price: Sold
 Description:
The Class Insecta is well represented in Liaoning and Hebei Provinces
of China, with over 500 species referable to over 100 families based
upon over 10,000 specimens. This fantastic diversity and exquisite
detail is unprecedented throughout the world. This example is a fine
planthopper seen in ventral view, preserved down to the eyes and delicate
wing venation. |
