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Dragonfly Fossil Plaque

Pennsylvanian

Measures 7.5 in (180mm)

$11.50

Scientific Name: Libellulium longilatum

Discovered in Bavaria, Germany in the Solnhofen Limestone Beds

Late Jurassic,

Resin cast measures 7 x 12.5"

A dragonfly is a type of insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body. Dragonflies are similar to damselflies, but the adults can be differentiated by the fact that the wings of most dragonflies are held away from, and perpendicular to, the body when at rest. Even though dragonflies possess 6 legs like any other insect, they are not capable of walking.