Rare Flower Fossils with Ants from Green River Formation

Name: Fossil Flowers (Antholithes sp. and an unidentified species); Insecta: Hymenoptera

Geological Time: Middle Eocene

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Matrix 70mm X 80mm Flowers 8mm, 9mm

Location: Green River Formation, Uintah County, utah

Code: PL024

Price: $80.00 - sold

The Green River Formation has a rich diversity of fossil flora. Among, the delicate flower fossils are among the hardest to obtain, especially those of this exceptional quality. Two flowers are on this matrix, one unidentified. The Antholithes has very fine stamen preservation. The flowers are also in association with many fossil ants (Hymenopterans).

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