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Fossil Flower with Many Different Insects Preserved
Stock Number  S528073
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Name:   Flower with Insects
Age:  Eocene
Formation:  Green River Formation
Location:  Bonanza, Utah
Size:  Plate is 2.7 inches tall

This is a very rare fossil association. It is an unusual fossil flower and many insects from the Green River Formation. Due to their delicate nature, flowers are very rare in the fossil record. This is a very detailed specimen of a flower, which is extremely well preserved. There are also many different insects fossilized on the plate. The fossils have excellent natural color and are well showcased on the plate of shale. This is an extremely rare fossil flower and insect association from Utah.