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最高品質の保存済みジュラ紀フロッグホッパー - 化石母岩 - Anthoscytina perpetua
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最高品質の保存済みジュラ紀フロッグホッパー - 化石母岩 - Anthoscytina perpetua

Offered for auction is a remarkable fossil specimen of the Jurassic froghopper (Anthoscytina perpetua), an extinct member of the superfamily Cercopoidea. This well-preserved insect originates from the famous Jurassic deposits of Inner Mongolia, China, a locality renowned for producing exceptionally detailed fossil insects. The specimen displays characteristic morphological features of Anthoscytina perpetua, including the distinct wing venation pattern, legs, head and eyes that makes this species highly sought after by collectors and researchers interested in Mesozoic insects and paleoentomology. Dating to approximately 160–170 million years ago (Middle to Late Jurassic), this fossil provides a rare glimpse into the diverse insect fauna that inhabited ancient ecosystems during the age of dinosaurs. Specifications Species: Anthoscytina perpetua Group: Froghopper (Cercopoidea) Age: Jurassic Period (approx. 160–170 million years) Locality: Inner Mongolia, China Preservation: Natural fossil impression/compression on matrix Size: insect is 15 mm long on a 10 x 6 cm matrix Authenticity: 100% genuine fossil Condition: Well-preserved specimen with visible anatomical details (see photographs) Collector's Note Jurassic insect fossils of this quality are increasingly difficult to obtain. Anthoscytina perpetua represents an important extinct lineage of froghoppers and makes an excellent addition to any fossil insect collection, paleoentomological collection, natural history display, or educational institution. The fossil will be carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery. Important Photos form an integral part of the description. Note: The insect is clear and vivid, without enhanced painting, totally natural condition. To show better details saturation in this picture is higher then normal. NOTE: the pictures are taken with ultra Macro professional camera, many details are visible only with this kind of vision or using magnifying glass. The fossil will be shipped securely with tracking where available. No restored, not painted, not glued. 100% natural.

No. 105134155

No longer available
最高品質の保存済みジュラ紀フロッグホッパー - 化石母岩 - Anthoscytina perpetua

最高品質の保存済みジュラ紀フロッグホッパー - 化石母岩 - Anthoscytina perpetua

Offered for auction is a remarkable fossil specimen of the Jurassic froghopper (Anthoscytina perpetua), an extinct member of the superfamily Cercopoidea.

This well-preserved insect originates from the famous Jurassic deposits of Inner Mongolia, China, a locality renowned for producing exceptionally detailed fossil insects.

The specimen displays characteristic morphological features of Anthoscytina perpetua, including the distinct wing venation pattern, legs, head and eyes that makes this species highly sought after by collectors and researchers interested in Mesozoic insects and paleoentomology.

Dating to approximately 160–170 million years ago (Middle to Late Jurassic), this fossil provides a rare glimpse into the diverse insect fauna that inhabited ancient ecosystems during the age of dinosaurs.

Specifications

Species: Anthoscytina perpetua
Group: Froghopper (Cercopoidea)
Age: Jurassic Period (approx. 160–170 million years)
Locality: Inner Mongolia, China
Preservation: Natural fossil impression/compression on matrix
Size: insect is 15 mm long on a 10 x 6 cm matrix
Authenticity: 100% genuine fossil
Condition: Well-preserved specimen with visible anatomical details (see photographs)

Collector's Note

Jurassic insect fossils of this quality are increasingly difficult to obtain. Anthoscytina perpetua represents an important extinct lineage of froghoppers and makes an excellent addition to any fossil insect collection, paleoentomological collection, natural history display, or educational institution.

The fossil will be carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery.

Important
Photos form an integral part of the description.
Note: The insect is clear and vivid, without enhanced painting, totally natural condition. To show better details saturation in this picture is higher then normal.
NOTE: the pictures are taken with ultra Macro professional camera, many details are visible only with this kind of vision or using magnifying glass.

The fossil will be shipped securely with tracking where available.

No restored, not painted, not glued. 100% natural.

Bidding closed
Manuel Quiring
Expert
Estimate € 250 - € 280

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