Description

Dragonfly nymph – Libellulidae naiad
Pliocene
Rita Blanca Formation
Oldham County, TX USA.

Two large 35mm and 28mm nymphs on 122mm slab. Extremely rare.

Insect.  Arthropod.

Fossil specimens of both larval and adult dragonflies have been found from the Mesozoic to Cenozoic (sites in the Americas, Europe) but they tend to be rare. This unusual piece contains two naiads.

Few people collect this site anymore so you won’t find specimens from there all over the web. It’s known for insects, plants, and fish. Check out our selection by searching this site for “Blanca.”