Giant Pycnophlebia Solnhofen Grasshopper
$2,200.00
Positive and Negative Giant Pycnophlebia Solnhofen Grasshopper fossil / Solnhofen Age (150 Million years)
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Species: Grasshopper
Family: insects
Location: Solnhofen, Germany
Age: 150 MY
Rarity Level: VERY RARE
This is an exceptionally rare and remarkable insect fossil from the world-renowned Solnhofen Plattenkalk of Germany. Dating back to the Jurassic Period, approximately 150 million years ago, this specimen is a “Positiv & Negativ” fossil of a giant Pycnophlebia grasshopper.
The “Positive and Negative” designation means that both the main fossil slab and its perfect impression on the opposing slab are preserved, a hallmark of the exceptional Lagerstätte (fossil deposit) at Solnhofen. This piece represents a significant and extremely rare find, offering a stunningly detailed look at a prehistoric insect.
