Pycnophlebia speciosa
Fossil Insects, Order Orthoptera
Geological Time: Late Jurassic Kimmeridgian Stage
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): 95 mm (Length including wings)Matrix:393 mm by 275 mm
Fossil Site: Solnhofen Limestone, Eichstatt, Germany
Fossil Code: EP12
Price: $895.00
 Description:
This is a fine example of a large grasshopper from the lithographic
limestone deposits of Solnhofen, Germany, known as Pycnophlebia speciosa
These 150 million year old deposits are famous for their exceptionally
well-preserved organisms, the most famous of which are the handful
of specimens of the ancient bird Archaeopteryx. Crustaceans, Insects,
Fish, and others are also preserved with fine detail. At 95 mm in
overall length, it is a large example. Another species, P. robusta,
has been recorded at over 140 mm. This fine positive example is found
on an immense plaque commensurate with its size. |
