Name:
Encrinurus tuberculata Age: Silurian Formation: Much Wenlock Location: Shadwell, Shropshire, England Size: Trilobite is 0.5 inches wide This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is an extremely uncommon trilobite. It is a complete Encrinurus tuberculata from the Silurian of England. Silurian trilobites from England are among the most sought-after trilobites for collectors. This type of trilobite has a pustulose cephalon with long, protruding eyes and a triangular pygidium. This trilobite is enrolled and very inflated. The dark brown bug has excellent detail preserved. One of the eyes is very easily seen in the photo. This is a collectible example of this rare ''Dudley Bug'' from the Wenlock.