JohnBurrows Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I bought this Trilobite in a collection, all of which were supposedly collected from Guilsfield, Wales. Specimen measures 41x26x4.6MM approx. I don't have too much experience with Trilobites and to me this kind of looks like some of the specimens of Elrathia Kingii I have from Utah. However, I do not believe Elrathia is found in Wales. The closest possible match I can find is Ogyginus corndensis or Ogygiocarella debuchii. I would appreciate any input on this. Thank you, John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoFossilsUK Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hi John. Unfortunately this trilobite isn't from Wales. You were right to spot the similarity with Elrathia trilos from Utah, this one is from the Wheeler Shale in the US. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Reminds me of wheeler shale trilobite, Elrathia, of Utah. Very common trilobite. Not sure if Wales has similar species or not. Anyways, the trilobite experts should ring in soon. Show us your other trilobites!! @DinoFossilsUK, You are quicker on the draw than me!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Sounds like this was mislabeled. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBurrows Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Appreciate it guys! I did think it was too close to Elrathia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmoceras Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 You're correct John, this one comes from the Wheeler Shale deposits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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