A Robber fly (?)
Some kind of wasp or flying ant (both sides)
A moth with some wing patterning preserved
The Florissant formation is the remains of a temporary lake that is dated to the Eocene period (Priabonian stage) and is located in Colorado.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Insect fossils from the Florissant formation
Insects are somewhat commonly preserved in the shale layers of the Florissant formation. Below are some fine examples that I found over twenty years ago.
A Robber fly (?)
Some kind of wasp or flying ant (both sides)
A moth with some wing patterning preserved
The Florissant formation is the remains of a temporary lake that is dated to the Eocene period (Priabonian stage) and is located in Colorado.
A Robber fly (?)
Some kind of wasp or flying ant (both sides)
A moth with some wing patterning preserved
The Florissant formation is the remains of a temporary lake that is dated to the Eocene period (Priabonian stage) and is located in Colorado.
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