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HYLASTES Large Snout Beetle in Genuine Baltic Amber Fossil, Middle Eocene, Lithuania – COA

USD $325.21

This exceptional Hylastes Large Snout Beetle (Curculionidae) fossil is beautifully preserved in genuine Baltic amber from the Middle Eocene period, approximately 40-50 million years old. Sourced from Lithuania, this remarkable specimen encapsulates the ancient world of prehistoric forests, offering a glimpse into a long-lost ecosystem.

The beetle, belonging to the Curculionidae family, is known for its elongated snout and plays a significant role in the decomposition and cycling of plant material. This fossil captures intricate details of the beetle’s body, making it a valuable addition to any fossil or amber collection.

  • SpeciesHylastes (Large Snout Beetle, Curculionidae family)
  • Age: Middle Eocene (40-50 million years old)
  • Origin: Baltic Amber, Lithuania
  • Size: Please refer to the photo for exact dimensions (Scale cube = 1 cm)
  • Condition: Genuine amber fossil with natural inclusions
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included with every purchase, verifying the specimen’s authenticity
  • Actual Specimen: The photo displays the exact fossil you will receive, ensuring a unique and well-chosen piece for your collection.

Baltic amber is highly prized for its beauty and historical significance. Amber fossils are windows into prehistoric ecosystems, preserving the remains of insects, plants, and other small life forms that lived millions of years ago. This particular piece offers a fascinating opportunity to own a part of Earth’s ancient history.

Perfect for collectors, history enthusiasts, or anyone fascinated by the natural world, this Hylastes beetle in amber will be a highlight in any collection.

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind fossil with outstanding historical significance and visual appeal!

Shipping & Packaging: We take great care in packaging all fossils to ensure they arrive safely. Every item is shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity for your peace of mind.

Add this extraordinary piece to your collection today!

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Description

This exceptional Hylastes Large Snout Beetle (Curculionidae) fossil is beautifully preserved in genuine Baltic amber from the Middle Eocene period, approximately 40-50 million years old. Sourced from Lithuania, this remarkable specimen encapsulates the ancient world of prehistoric forests, offering a glimpse into a long-lost ecosystem.

The beetle, belonging to the Curculionidae family, is known for its elongated snout and plays a significant role in the decomposition and cycling of plant material. This fossil captures intricate details of the beetle’s body, making it a valuable addition to any fossil or amber collection.

  • SpeciesHylastes (Large Snout Beetle, Curculionidae family)
  • Age: Middle Eocene (40-50 million years old)
  • Origin: Baltic Amber, Lithuania
  • Size: Please refer to the photo for exact dimensions (Scale cube = 1 cm)
  • Condition: Genuine amber fossil with natural inclusions
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included with every purchase, verifying the specimen’s authenticity
  • Actual Specimen: The photo displays the exact fossil you will receive, ensuring a unique and well-chosen piece for your collection.

Baltic amber is highly prized for its beauty and historical significance. Amber fossils are windows into prehistoric ecosystems, preserving the remains of insects, plants, and other small life forms that lived millions of years ago. This particular piece offers a fascinating opportunity to own a part of Earth’s ancient history.

Perfect for collectors, history enthusiasts, or anyone fascinated by the natural world, this Hylastes beetle in amber will be a highlight in any collection.

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind fossil with outstanding historical significance and visual appeal!

Shipping & Packaging: We take great care in packaging all fossils to ensure they arrive safely. Every item is shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity for your peace of mind.

Add this extraordinary piece to your collection today!

Additional information

Weight 10 g
Era

Eocene

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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