Mirivorus trotos

“Wounded wonder-eater”

Kingdom
Papyrae
Division
Chartoniphyta
Class
Occlupanopsida
Order
Ephemerodectales
Family
Toxodentaceae
Genus
Mirivorus
Species
M. trotos
External morphology

Small lateral palps, notches, and tufts Size 21.5 mm x 23.4 mm.

Discovered in Sydney, Australia on a bag of Helga’s Mixed Grain sliced bread, and has since been found on Wonder brand sliced bread products. Has a similar outer edge to Undulatus ursupator. Species name is in reference to the notable tear on its glossy yet fragile facing integument. Previously only grey color morphs of this species has been collected, often on Thursdays. A specimen with a naturalistic and stiffer integument has been collected in Aotearoa (New Zealand); It is possible that these occlupanopsids are developing sturdier defenses to their surroundings. Discovered and described by Kurisu.