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Fossil Anisoptera SRIC 02
Copyright © 2008 Karl Volkman

Fossil Anisoptera SRIC 02
Klondike Mountain Formation, 49 milliion years old, Ferry County, Washington, USA
Size: 4.1cm visible
A exquisite Anisoptera ?fore?-wing found in the 2007 season. This specimen shows the fine detail preservation common at the fossil site. While it appears incomplete, the base, lower edge, and central upper edges in fact have small coverings of shale to be removed.

The environment which this specimen lived in was upland subtropical/temperate, think SE Asia and SE USA combined, subtropical mixed broadleaf forest with a strong coniferous segment
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Contributed by Karl Volkman on 27 January, 2008 - 1:45am
Last updated 17 February, 2008 - 11:14pm

Splendid!
Karl, may I use this photo in a presentation to docents at Eaton Canyon Natural Area, here in Pasadena? Strictly non-profit, and source cited.
… Hartmut Wisch, 27 January, 2008 - 4:09am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
All I as is the photo credit be to Karl Volkman, the specimen noted as in the collections of the Stonerose Interpretive Center, and credit the finder of the fossil: Sarah Snyder.

The last item is something that the center does whenever the fossil is loaned out to a scientist, put in a publication, or put on display. This gives the finder a better feeling of contributing to science. This has also led to several new insect species being named after the finder of the Holotype specimens.
… Karl Volkman, 27 January, 2008 - 5:28pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Karl,
this is very helpful! I'll give you the photo credit, mention the fossil as part of the Stonerose Interpretive Center, and rightfully also credit Sarah Snyder as the finder.
… Hartmut Wisch, 27 January, 2008 - 8:24pm login or register to post comments

 
Hmmmm.......
Looks like a Needham's Skimmer forewing :^). Splendid image as previously mentioned!
… Preston Scott Justis, 27 January, 2008 - 10:04am login or register to post comments

 
Possible,
Most likely its an extinct species, as most of the fauna at the site is. However, the modern relatives of the species are likely to be found in the southeast, or Southeast Asia.
… Karl Volkman, 27 January, 2008 - 5:30pm login or register to post comments

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