Insects in Copal
sold- Locality
- Nosy Varika, Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region, Madagascar
- Dimensions
- 11 x 2 x 0.7 cm
- Size class
- Cabinet
- SID
- K492
Fossilized tree sap containing inclusions of well preserved insects. There are many small insects and a 1.4cm insect that looks like a cockroach. Copal is similar to amber, but younger in age. This copal is from the tree species Hymenaea verrucosa and believed to be from the Quaternary Period. Polished on all sides.