Paleontologists discover ‘moth-like’ predator that lived 506 million years ago

Paleontologists discover ‘moth-like’ predator that lived 506 million years ago

The Mosura fossil reveals unique body segments never before seen in its extinct group

Mosura fentoni was an extinct arthropod that lived 506 million years ago, according to experts. (Royal Ontario Museum)

Fossils show the details of Mosura's internal anatomy – including its nervous system and digestive tract. (Royal Ontario Museum)

Most Mosura fossils were found at Yoho National Park in British Columbia, Canada. (iStock)