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The Quebec Occlupanid Reseach Institute (QORI) is dedicated to the documentation of findings and research of occlupanids in the province of Quebec.
We’ve just had the pleasure of discovering a Canadian N. virtipalpus!
Along with our specimen of N. vocivenetus, this further supports our theory that the integument of USA Neotessera is not adapted to the Canadian climate.
Below is a comparison between our Canadian (top) and USA (bottom) specimens.
September 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We’ve recently come across a very exciting find! What appears to be a brand new genus of Tridentid! This new species was discovered preying on La Récolte St-Méthode bread with Kamut. This specific bread was once closed by M. illusio, and most recently S. hollandium before this week.
September 14, 2025 at 1:55 AM
We apologize for our prolonged absence, we’ve been hard at work on new research!
September 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Continuing our undescribed escapade! These specimens are undescribed members of the genus Amydromorphus. The blue one was found in a hoard acquired from a Renaissance in Montreal, it most likely dates to when Amydromorphus ruled the bread aisle here in Quebec.
June 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Exciting discovery! This new undescribed species was discovered yesterday on a bag of Dole apples imported from Chile. The clear resemblance to P. chilensis as well as their location of origin means this is very likely a new species of the genus Palpatomimus.
June 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Again with the timing of these posts, it appears both S. pictus and S. triconis have been outcompeted by R. imitator. This makes both species essentially extinct in the wild.
June 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
These specimens are from an undescribed genus of toxodentaceae. This species has quite an interesting ecology, being found mixed in with S. pictus on rare occasions. They also prey on bags of Auger bread, though they can be quite elusive and can be hard to tell apart from S. pictus.
June 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Reposted by Quebec Occlupanid Research Institute
This trio of hyaline specimens have now been formally described. All feature a translucent pliable integument that is polished on one side and gently textured on the obverse, and vestigial rounded lateral palps. Collected from Thomas' English Muffins and bags of hot dog buns in N. America.
June 12, 2025 at 5:11 AM
These brightly colored specimens are part of a yet undescribed genus and species of occlupanopsid. They've been spotted on bread bags of the Quebec brand Auger. So far this species has been seen sporting green, yellow, red, blue, as well as white stripes corresponding with the day of they were born!
June 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Why not star by talking about a real mystery specimen! This individual seems part of a recently blooming new genus of occlupanids featuring symmetrical rounded palps. It was found in a hoard we acquired from a Renaissance in Montreal. It is so far the only individual of this new species. #occlupanid
June 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM