Pycnophlebia speciosa
Fossil Insects, Order Orthoptera
Geological Time: Late Jurassic, Kimmeridgian Stage
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Fossil 40 mm (Length including wings); Matrix:165 mm by 95 mm
Fossil Site: Solnhofen Limestone, Eichstatt, Germany
Fossil Code: AW120
Price: $225.00
 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 40 mm in
overall length, it is a typical example. Another species, P. robusta,
has been recorded at over 140 mm. |
