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Rare: calymene blumenbachi trilobite fossil (dudley bug) tail – silurian, wren’s nest, uk – genuine specimen with coa

£48.00

This is a rare Calymene blumenbachi trilobite fossil tail, commonly known as the Dudley Bug, from the Much Wenlock Limestone Formation, Silurian period, discovered at Wren’s Nest, Dudley, West Midlands, UK. Calymene blumenbachi is one of the most iconic British trilobites, highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and classic preservation.

This specimen is a well-preserved fossil tail (pygidium), showcasing the detailed segmentation characteristic of this species. Wren’s Nest is one of the most famous Silurian fossil sites in the world, known for producing high-quality trilobite specimens.

Key Features:

  • Authentic Calymene blumenbachi trilobite fossil tail
  • Age: Approximately 425 million years old (Silurian)
  • Origin: Wren’s Nest, Dudley, West Midlands, UK
  • Distinctive segmented pygidium with fine preservation
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest ammonite and fossil collections in the world
  • 100 percent genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule Squares = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

All of our fossils are guaranteed genuine and securely packaged for worldwide shipping.

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Description

This is a rare Calymene blumenbachi trilobite fossil tail, commonly known as the Dudley Bug, from the Much Wenlock Limestone Formation, Silurian period, discovered at Wren’s Nest, Dudley, West Midlands, UK. Calymene blumenbachi is one of the most iconic British trilobites, highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and classic preservation.

This specimen is a well-preserved fossil tail (pygidium), showcasing the detailed segmentation characteristic of this species. Wren’s Nest is one of the most famous Silurian fossil sites in the world, known for producing high-quality trilobite specimens.

Key Features:

  • Authentic Calymene blumenbachi trilobite fossil tail
  • Age: Approximately 425 million years old (Silurian)
  • Origin: Wren’s Nest, Dudley, West Midlands, UK
  • Distinctive segmented pygidium with fine preservation
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest ammonite and fossil collections in the world
  • 100 percent genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule Squares = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

All of our fossils are guaranteed genuine and securely packaged for worldwide shipping.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm

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