Insects in Copal
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Nosy Varika, Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region, Madagascar
- Dimensions
- 6 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- K484
Fossilized tree sap containing a large number of well preserved wood boring insects. Copal is similar to amber,
just younger in age. This copal is from the tree species Hymenaea verrucosa and is believed to be from the Quaternary Period.