Kalligramma sp.
Insect Order Neuroptera, Family Kalligrammatidae
Geological Time: Middle/Late Jurassic
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Insect fossil 22 mm body with 25 mm wings; Matrix: 70 mm by 70 mm
Fossil Site: Juilongshan Formation, Daohu Valley, Ningcheng County, Neimenggu (Inner Mongolia), China
Fossil Code: CF271
Price: Sold
 Description:
The Daohuguo Beds in Inner Mongolia have yielded a fauna much like
that of the somewhat younger Yixian Formation. This example is a fine
Lacewing known as Kalligramma seen in lateral view. The lacewings
derive their common name from their diaphanous wings with delicate
venation. Some fossil members of the family have been mistaken for
butterflies, and another member of the genus found at Solnhofen was
quite large. |
