Name: Insecta; Orthoptera
Age: Lower Cretaceous (~125 m.y.a.)
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): 21 mm long (with antennae); Matrix: 77 mm by 25 mm
Location: Yixian Formation, Chao Yang, Liaoning Province of China
 Description:
The Class Insect is well represented in Liaoning and Hebei Provinces
of China, with over 500 species referable to over 100 families based
upon over 10,000 specimens. This fantastic diversity and exquisite
detail is unprecedented throughout the world. This example is a member
of the Orpthoptera (grasshoppers and kin) that is reminiscent of the
modern-day Katydid. It is a very fine specimen from the dim past of
125 million years ago with incredible detail preserved, particularly
in the long legs and antennae. This specimen has been preserved in
the ventral position, showing those details to best advantage. |
