Insects in Copal
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Nosy Varika, Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region, Madagascar
- Dimensions
- 6.8 x 1 x 0.7 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- K485
Fossilized tree sap containing about 30 well preserved wood boring insects (this one is loaded with bugs!). 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.