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Rare crane fly fossil (diptera) – upper oligocene – stampien, cerest, france – genuine + coa!

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RARE: Fossil Crane Fly (Diptera) – Upper Oligocene – Stampien, Cerest, Provence, France

📜 From the Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection! 📜

✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

📏 Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm (Full sizing details in photos)

📸 You will receive the exact fossil shown in the images

⭐ Fossil Overview:

This is a RARE and exceptionally well-preserved Crane Fly Fossil (Diptera), dating back to the Upper Oligocene Period (~28-30 million years ago). It was discovered in Cerest, Provence, France, within the Stampien deposits, a well-documented Oligocene fossil site known for its exceptional insect preservation.

Crane flies belong to the order Diptera and are often mistaken for large mosquitoes. However, they are harmless nectar feeders and play a significant role in ancient ecosystems. Fossilized insects from the Oligocene are relatively rare due to the delicate nature of their exoskeletons, making this specimen an extraordinary find.

This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most renowned fossil collections in the world. Fossils from this collection are highly collectible and hold significant paleontological value.

🪨 Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Species: Crane Fly (Diptera)
  • Group: Insecta (Diptera)
  • Age: Upper Oligocene (~28-30 Million Years Ago)
  • Stage: Stampien
  • Location: Cerest, Provence, France
  • Fossil Features: Well-preserved insect fossil with distinct wing and body impressions
  • Preservation: Exceptional condition with fine fossilization details

Insect fossils like this Crane Fly specimen provide critical insights into the climate and ecosystems of the Oligocene era. This fossil is particularly valuable due to its delicate preservation and scientific significance.

🛒 Why Buy This Fossil?

✔ RARE Fossil Crane Fly (Diptera) – Sourced from Cerest, Provence, France

✔ Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection provenance – Highly collectible

✔ Authentic Oligocene Fossil – 28-30-million-year-old prehistoric relic

✔ Perfect for Collectors, Museums, and Educational Displays

✔ 100% Genuine & Certified Fossil – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

✔ Great Investment Piece – Fossils of this rarity and quality are only increasing in value

📦 Shipping & Packaging:

  • Securely packed to ensure safe arrival
  • Tracked & insured shipping for peace of mind
  • Worldwide shipping available! 🌍

🔬 Don’t miss out on this scientifically significant, rare fossil! Perfect for serious collectors, museums, or as a unique display piece.

📥 Buy with confidence – 100% authentic, fully certified, and ready to ship!

🔎 Check out our other fossils & rare specimens!

🔥 RARE Fossil Crane Fly (Diptera) – Once it’s gone, it’s gone! 🔥

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RARE: Fossil Crane Fly (Diptera) – Upper Oligocene – Stampien, Cerest, Provence, France

📜 From the Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection! 📜

✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

📏 Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm (Full sizing details in photos)

📸 You will receive the exact fossil shown in the images

⭐ Fossil Overview:

This is a RARE and exceptionally well-preserved Crane Fly Fossil (Diptera), dating back to the Upper Oligocene Period (~28-30 million years ago). It was discovered in Cerest, Provence, France, within the Stampien deposits, a well-documented Oligocene fossil site known for its exceptional insect preservation.

Crane flies belong to the order Diptera and are often mistaken for large mosquitoes. However, they are harmless nectar feeders and play a significant role in ancient ecosystems. Fossilized insects from the Oligocene are relatively rare due to the delicate nature of their exoskeletons, making this specimen an extraordinary find.

This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most renowned fossil collections in the world. Fossils from this collection are highly collectible and hold significant paleontological value.

🪨 Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Species: Crane Fly (Diptera)
  • Group: Insecta (Diptera)
  • Age: Upper Oligocene (~28-30 Million Years Ago)
  • Stage: Stampien
  • Location: Cerest, Provence, France
  • Fossil Features: Well-preserved insect fossil with distinct wing and body impressions
  • Preservation: Exceptional condition with fine fossilization details

Insect fossils like this Crane Fly specimen provide critical insights into the climate and ecosystems of the Oligocene era. This fossil is particularly valuable due to its delicate preservation and scientific significance.

🛒 Why Buy This Fossil?

✔ RARE Fossil Crane Fly (Diptera) – Sourced from Cerest, Provence, France

✔ Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection provenance – Highly collectible

✔ Authentic Oligocene Fossil – 28-30-million-year-old prehistoric relic

✔ Perfect for Collectors, Museums, and Educational Displays

✔ 100% Genuine & Certified Fossil – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

✔ Great Investment Piece – Fossils of this rarity and quality are only increasing in value

📦 Shipping & Packaging:

  • Securely packed to ensure safe arrival
  • Tracked & insured shipping for peace of mind
  • Worldwide shipping available! 🌍

🔬 Don’t miss out on this scientifically significant, rare fossil! Perfect for serious collectors, museums, or as a unique display piece.

📥 Buy with confidence – 100% authentic, fully certified, and ready to ship!

🔎 Check out our other fossils & rare specimens!

🔥 RARE Fossil Crane Fly (Diptera) – Once it’s gone, it’s gone! 🔥

Additional information

Era

Oligocene

Origin

France

Oligocene Information

The Oligocene Epoch (33.9–23 million years ago) was a time of cooling climates and the transition to more modern ecosystems. Following the warm Eocene, global temperatures dropped, leading to the expansion of grasslands and the first permanent Antarctic ice sheets. Forests shrank, and grazing mammals like early horses, deer, and rhinos thrived in open landscapes. Primates evolved, with the ancestors of monkeys and apes appearing. In the oceans, whales diversified, and the first seals emerged. The Oligocene also saw the formation of major ocean currents, which further shaped Earth's climate. This period set the stage for the Miocene, with continued cooling and the rise of more modern mammal species.

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