Fossil Insect Larvae Green River Formation Eocene Wyoming USA

Description

Specimen Identification

This fossil specimen is identified as Fossil Insect Larvae from the Green River Formation, dating to the Eocene Period. It is associated with Wyoming, USA, and forms an appealing addition to collections focused on fossil insects, palaeontology, geology and the fossil record of North America. The specimen comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, adding collection context for collectors who value documented source information alongside the fossil itself.

Green River Formation Context

The Green River Formation is one of the best-known fossil-bearing geological units in the western United States. It is especially recognized for its Eocene-age sedimentary deposits and important fossil record. Fossils from this formation are of interest because they provide insight into ancient ecosystems and the organisms preserved within them. Insect fossils and insect-related material are particularly attractive to collectors due to their connection with ancient terrestrial and freshwater environments.

The Eocene was a significant interval in the history of life, following the end of the Cretaceous and preceding the Oligocene. Fossils assigned to this period are valued for recording the development and diversification of organisms during a time of major geological and biological change. A Green River Formation insect fossil offers a tangible connection to this deep-time setting and can be used for display, educational study or a focused geological collection.

Collector Appeal

Fossil insect material is a distinctive choice for collectors who want to move beyond more commonly encountered fossil categories. Larval insects are of particular interest because they represent an early developmental stage and broaden the range of forms found in palaeontological collections. This specimen is suitable for fossil enthusiasts, students, educators, museum-style displays and anyone building a collection around the Eocene, the Green River Formation or Wyoming geology.

The Alice Purnell Collection association is included as part of the supplied specimen information. It provides an identifying collection reference without changing the geological identification of the fossil. The specimen can be displayed with other Eocene fossils, Green River Formation material or insect-related palaeontological pieces.

Authentication and Photograph Information

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s presentation and visible features. They are provided to show the actual item included with this listing and to assist with display planning. This fossil is offered as a collectable geological specimen connected with the Green River Formation, the Eocene Period and Wyoming, USA.