Insects in Copal
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Nosy Varika, Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region, Madagascar
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- K495
Fossilized tree sap containing a number of preserved insects, the best appears to be a flying termite 1.5cm long. 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.