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Name:
Stenophlebia latreilli
Age: Jurassic
Formation: Malm zeta 2 (Solnhofen)
Location: Eichstatt, Germany
Size: Body is 3.8" long, wingspan is 4.5" across!
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This is a museum quality insect fossil. It is a large Stenophlebia latreilli dragonfly from the Solnhofen Limestone of Germany. Dragonflies are probably the most prized invertebrate fossils from this site, and this one is no exception. The specimen is complete and displays beautifully. All four wings are wonderfully showcased, with the extremely fine venation easily seen. The head and body of the dragonfly are both well preserved, and the eyes are even present (rare). The fossil is well centered on the large plate of limestone, making for a killer display. This is one of the most detailed fossil dragonflies from Solnhofen we have ever had. It is a textbook example of one of the most sought-after fossil insects in the world.
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