Description
Location: Uintah County, Utah
Weight: 1.1 Ounces
Dimensions: 1.8 Inches Long, 1.7 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick (Plate)
Insect Dimensions: 0.6 Inches Long, 0.4 Inches Wide
The item pictured is the one you will receive.
50 million years old, Eocene age
March Fly Insect
Imagine holding a window into deep time—this exquisite March fly fossil originates from Fossil Lake, a vanished ecosystem that thrived 50 million years ago across southwestern Wyoming. What makes this specimen truly remarkable is its origin from one of Earth's most prolific fossil repositories. The lake's unique mineral composition created ideal conditions for preservation, preventing decay and allowing organisms to be entombed in laminated limestone with extraordinary detail. This particular insect represents just one thread in an intricate tapestry of ancient life: a complete aquatic ecosystem including fish, crustaceans, amphibians, and reptiles, alongside a rich terrestrial fauna of early mammals, birds, and over 325 plant species. Since the 1870s, Fossil Lake has yielded countless museum-quality specimens, earning its status as the definitive record of Paleogene freshwater ecosystems. Owning this fossil connects you directly to a pivotal moment in Earth's biological history, offering both scientific significance and aesthetic beauty that few natural objects can match.
