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Protolindenia wittei Dragonfly

Protolindenia wittei Dragonfly
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Germany

Dimensions

7"/18cm 
wingspan;7.5"/190mm

Weight

5Kg Images Show One Specimen Plaque (Dragonfly) with different backgrounds

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Description

One of the most sought after Fossil Insects of the Jurassic period, the Giant Protolindenia wittei Dragonfly.

RRP:6240.00 GBP

Condition Report

The wings are very well defined and highly visible, beautifully and naturally positioned on Jurassic Limestone.

History

The Protolindenia Dragonfly had an average wingspan of around 150mm when fully mature, which is phenomenal by modern day Europe standards, The Protolindenia specie was part of the Odonata family, one of the oldest fossil insects lineage.

These Rare Fossil Protolindenia Dragonflies are constantly in demand by collectors and fossil enthusiasts, fewer are being discovered in the Jurassic deposits in Germany, so less are on offer, a very fine and rare fossil.

Genus

Protolindenia wittei Dragonfly sp.

Other Nomenclature

Giant Protolindenia wittei, Giant Dragonfly, Dragonfly Fossil, Fossil Dragonflies, Fossil Dragonfly, Fossil Dragon Fly, Jurassic Dragon fly, Jurassic Dragonfly, German Dragonfly, German Dragon Fly,

Location

Solnhofen Limestone, Eichstatt, Germany

Geological Age

Mesozoic, Late Jurassic Period, Kimmeridgian Stage, around 150 million

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