This is the "Fossil Friday" post #95. Expect this to be a somewhat regular feature of the website. We will post any fossil pictures you send in to [email protected]. Please include a short description or story. Check the #FossilFriday Twitter hash tag for contributions from around the world!
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This absolutely stunning Mazon Creek insect comes from ESCONI member Rob Coleman. It was found in Pit 11. The species is Diaphanopterodea sp, which belongs to the extinct order of insects Megasecoptera. Thanks for the contribution, Rob! Now, we can all sit back and dream of finding one of these...