Amber Listserv / COMPRESSION FOSSIL

[TOM BUCKLEY]

Thanks Tammi. I'm pretty sure the Green River Formation goes through several states including Colorado and Utah. This particular specimen was found in Western Colorado near Douglas Pass.

Tom
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  Tom, that is truly cool.  I'm glad you shared it.  No idea what it could be, I'm thinking the body style looks a bit waspish.   Where is the Green River formation?  What state?

  Tammi


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  From: TOM BUCKLEY <tbuck22 at optonline.net>
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  Sent: Sat, 10 May 2008 8:44 am
  Subject: Amber Listserv / COMPRESSION FOSSIL


  OK gang.....I know this isn't amber but variety is the spice of life. Besides, insect compression fossils are a natural progression from bugs in amber. I'm especially impressed with the preservation of details in wings, legs, and antenna. The bodies tend to be a little mushed. Anyway, here's one that I recently acquired from the Green River Formation, Eocene in age-- 58 MYO. the wing is 17mm and so is the body. Any ID guesses based upon the wing venation?

  Tom
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