Meganeura monyi, 70 cm Wingspan

Meganeura monyi is shown in strict dorsal orthographic top view with a documented 70 cm wingspan and an approximately 40 cm body length. The complete symmetric wingspan is the scale anchor.

Dimensions

Height: 5 cm
Length: 40 cm
Width: 70 cm
Weight: 125 g

Quick facts

Wingspan: 0.70 m
Body length: ~0.40 m
Period: Late Carboniferous

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Meganeura monyi, 70 cm Wingspan · Size infographic

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Sources and measurementDimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.22 References

Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.

Measurement basis

The wingtip-to-wingtip span is the exact top-view scale anchor.