momenttinsa
Momenttinsa is a relatively rare genus of extinct, armoured caterpillars that belongs to the order Phasmatodea and family camptopterygidae. They are known from several fossil sites in Europe and are most commonly associated with the Albian coniacian stage of the Cretaceous period.
These ancient insects were characterized by their imposing size, robust bodies and extensive armoured plates that
The systematic position of Momenttinsa within the order Phasmatodea, which comprises stick insects, is still a
It is worth noting that, though Momenttinsa exhibits characteristics of the order Orthoptera, several of its
Specimens that have been preserved in the fossil record show evidence of well-developed eye spots and branchial