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

Large 18mm nymph on 123mm slab.  Extremely rare.

Libellulidae is a modern family of dragonflies that dates back to the Late Cretaceous.  Dragonflies, as a group, have a longer history extending to the Pennsylvanian Period.

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. 

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.”