Eocene Collection (page 5)

Lates gracilis, bony fish
Specimen of an Eocene bony fish (lates gracilis)

Sabal lamanonis Brongniart
A fossil palm frond from Aix en Provence, France. It is recorded as Upper Eocene, about 45 and 55 million years ago. This specimen is 32 cm long. The specimen number is V16880

Typhis pungens, gastropod

Nummulites gizehensis, giant foraminiferan
Shown here is a giant foraminiferan originating from the Eocene of Egypt. Foraminifera are amoeba-like, single-celled protistids and can still be found in abundance today

Palaeochiropteryx tupaiodon
Fossil skeleton from the Middle Eocene, Lutetian, Oil Shale from Messel near Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany. From the collection of the Natural History Museum, London. Fossil bat

Metasequoia occidentalis
Eocene fossil leaves from Spitsbergen. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ginkgo adeantoides
Eocene fossil leaf from Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, Scotland. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Platinites hebridicus
Eocene fossil leaf from Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, Scotland. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ginkgo gardneri, maidenhair tree
Fossil leaf from Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, Scotland. Paleocene/Eocene. Ginkgo gardneri is an extinct relative of the living Ginko biloba. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Metasequoia sp. dawn redwood
A fossilised leaf of the dawn redwood dating from the Eocene period. Specimen originally from from Driftwood Canyon, British Columbia, Canada, now held at the Natural History Museum, London

Pseudoscorpion in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene period about 35 million years old. Arachnida, Pseudoscorpionida, identified by A.J. Ross. Specimen from Kaliningrad, Russia

Froghopper in amber
A froghopper is a type of spittlebug, seen here preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen originates from the Upper Eocene

Caddis fly in amber
Caddis fly, Trichoptera, a small moth-like insect preserved here in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Moth fly in amber
Moth fly exquisitely preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Click beetle in amber
A click beetle preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen originates from the Upper Eocene period

Roundworm in Baltic amber
A roundworm (nematode) trapped in Baltic amber. Specimen is from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old. Donated by Arne Urup

Braconid wasp in amber
A braconid wasp preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene period

Cockroach in amber

Hoverfly in amber
Hoverfly preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Pine cone in Baltic amber
A pine cone in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene. Amber is fossilised tree resin. Image taken from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Baltic amber with swarm of fungus gnats
Upper Eocene, 35 million year old, piece of Baltic amber with swarm of fungus gnats preserved within. Figure 1 in Amber The Natural Time Capsule

Planthopper bug in Baltic amber
Planthopper bug Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea: Achilidae trapped in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene. Image from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Lacewing in amber
Lacewings from the order Neuroptera are gauzy-winged insects, and seen here preserved inside Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Planthopper in amber
Planthopper preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen originates from the Upper Eocene

Damselfly wings in amber
A pair of overlapping Damsel fly wings preserved in Baltic amber. Dating from the Upper Eocene

Midge in Baltic amber
Mating pair of biting midges in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene. Amber is fossilised tree resin

Snipe fly in Baltic amber
A snipe fly preserved in Baltic amber with a pseudoscorpion hanging onto its legs. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene, about 35 million years old

Mite in baltic amber
A mite trapped in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene period, about 35 million years ago

Crane Fly in baltic amber
Crane fly Diptera: Tipulidae, trapped in Baltic amber which has broken off its legs in an attempt to escape. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Scorpion fly
A Scorpion fly, Mecoptera: Bittacidae with a long beak and long antennae, preserved here in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Wasp in amber
A digger wasp preserved in in Baltic amber. This specimen originates from the Upper Eocene and was donated by Arne Urup

Scale insect in amber
A scale insect preserved here in Baltic amber. These insects often secrete a protective, waxy covering. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Midges in amber
Pair of copulating midges preserved in Baltic amber accompanied by two air bubbles. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Bristletail in amber
A bristletail, Archaeognatha: Machilidae preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen originates from the Upper Eocene

Fly in amber

Quercus bract in baltic amber
A bract from the male flower of an oak tree in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Moth preserved in Baltic amber
A moth preserved in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene period, about 40 million years old

Pycnodus zeaformis Longbottom, fish tooth plate
Corn-on-the-cob fish tooth plate from a paratype specimen dating from the Lower or Middle Eocene phosphates; Tamagu?lelt, Gao region, Mali

Native necklace of fossil foraminifera (Alveolinae)
Native necklace of fossil foraminifera from John Whittakers cabinet, fossils dating from the Eocene Limestone, Sindh, India

Sequoia affinis, fossil tree
This specimen of Sequoia affinis is from Florissant, Colorado, USA, and is now held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sabal comanonis, fossil plant. This specimen is from Axe-en-Provence, France, and is now held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ginko gardneri, maidenhair tree leaf fossil
This fan-shaped ginko florin dates from the Lower Eocene rocks of Mull

Heliobatis radians, fossil stingray
Specimen of the fossil stingray (Heliobatis radians) originating from the Eocene rocks of Wyoming, U.S.A. This specimen is around forty-five million years old

Fungus gnat in amber
Fungus gnat, about 2mm in length, in Eocene Baltic amber about 40 million years old

Athleta luctator, fossil sea snail
A fossil sea snail (Athleta luctator) dating from the late Eocene rocks around Barton, England

Cupressinoxylon, fossil wood
Composite photomicrograph showing transverse (left), tangential (centre) and radial (right) sections through fossil wood; Cupressinoxylon from the London Clay at Ashford, Kent, England

Charles Lyell, British geologist
Charles Lyell (1797-1875), British geologist. Lyell was appointed secretary of the Geological Society in 1823. Between 1830-33 he published his three-volume masterpiece Principles of Geology

Fish fossil. This specimen was found in the Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA, which dates to around 50 million years ago, during the Eocene epoch

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Step back in time to the Eocene era, a fascinating period of Earth's history. Picture No. 10889691 captures the essence of this epoch, showcasing the diverse and intriguing creatures that once roamed our planet. Among them is Leptictidium, an agile mammal resembling a mix between a kangaroo and a weasel. Its long hind legs allowed it to swiftly navigate through its lush environment, while its sharp teeth helped it catch prey. Anoplotherium commune & gracile were peculiar herbivores with slender bodies and elongated limbs. These graceful animals grazed on vegetation, adapting to their surroundings with elegance. Palaeotherium was another herbivore that inhabited this ancient world. With its horse-like appearance and sturdy build, it thrived in various habitats across Europe during the Eocene period. The Uintatherium skull stands as evidence of the incredible diversity found during this time. This massive creature possessed multiple pairs of horns on its head, making it an imposing presence in its ecosystem. The Eocene London clay provides us with invaluable insights into this bygone era. Fossils preserved within these sediments reveal a wealth of information about the flora and fauna that once flourished here. Tonguestone reveals yet another aspect of life during the Eocene – sharks. Embedded within these stones are shark teeth adorned with lateral denticles, offering clues about these ancient predators' feeding habits. In 1890 Punch Cartoon Othaniel Marsh humorously depicted scientific rivalries surrounding fossil discoveries from this era. It highlights how paleontologists like Marsh played significant roles in unraveling Earth's past mysteries. Baltic amber holds captivating secrets from millions of years ago too; one such treasure is a gall midge trapped within its golden depths. This tiny insect offers glimpses into prehistoric ecosystems and their intricate relationships. Quercus preserved in amber showcases ancient plant life frozen in time.