Kim, I am a geologist and I have never encountered large insect fossils in the state. There are some pretty ominous fossils that resemble an insect one is the Eurypterus which was present in the Silurian and Devonian periods. This is what they looked like: The largest specimens which have been found in New York State were over 2 meters long. I would hate to encounter one of these in the wilds Rodger Fry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kim A. Hyatt" <kimharch@cut.net> To: "'Utah Astronomy'" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 4:30 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] OT: Giant water bugs
Anyone know if there are Paleozoic fossils (i.e. giant insects) found in Utah or nearby states?
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Rodger C. Fry Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 1:55 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] OT: Giant water bugs
To all.
I find this to be a very interesting blog and would like to know more about their occurance in Utah. Personally, I have never run into one of them but may have not frequented their environment.
Thanks Rodger Fry
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