r/occlupanids

hi, everyone :) wanted to showcase some things i made again! occlupanology has made me think more deeply about the simple everyday things around me. something about the simplicity and shape of breadclips really inspires me, and i'm happy others feel the same :)

in pic:

1. palpatophora utiliformis

2. porrectofrontus colwelli

3. admordorsum floridensis (i wiped off the markings while attempting to clean it 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ lesson learned: Do Not use alcohol wipes to clean occlupanids they are too strong. also i'm still really bad at identifying tridentidae so if this is wrong Please correct me)

You can read about Complectocaulia here. Lepiplastida rangiferiformis is so far the most common species, along with Invertus phalaenopsidis. A quick visit to a local hardware store garden area would likely yield a couple sightings, and maybe some other Lepiplastida species.

There's still plenty to be found; there's a very diverse group within Complectocaulia on spray bottles that is extremely under-reported.

These aren't on HORG, but HORG's "Research in Synthetic Taxonomy" page does refer to these under "other syntherids"...

Lucky find!

My partner and I were doing a diy mini PB&J ZURU mini verse kit. The bread came in a bag and had a newborn occlupanid on it. So I thought I would share. Normal size Lego for scale.

I was wandering around the bar at the local bowling alley and I was so grateful to have glanced at this poor poor guy. He looks so beat up. He was on his way to end it all when I caught him!! We talked, checked him into inpatient, all is as good as it can be. Send him some good thoughts and prayers. Anyone have any resources for after he’s out of inpatient? Any ideas welcome. ❤️

“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” -Robin Williams

Chom chom chom nom

Second time friend has sent rescues to me. Feeling blessed for her thoughtfulness and purposeful in giving these panids a gentle few days after cross-country travel.

I was so excited to find a match, that I ripped it off and broke it. I never find doubles!

hi! this is my at-length reply to u/holiday-paper-5536 about the pasco bread gachapon since i happen to have one and i'm hoping other find it interesting!

the occlupanid (d. wangi) is 1 inch long (not including the little bit that the chain attaches to), and the oral groove happens to be able to fit the bread bag that it comes with. i don't know if this is the case for the other four gachapon items in this series, but it is the case for the one i have :)

would be excited to compare if anyone have others in the series!!! for those interested, there are listings of these on depop, mercari, and ebay

Hello! I am currently doing research on micropanids that feed off of miniature bags of imitation bread, (see pictures 1 and 2) and I have come across the following merchandise set by the brand Pasco (images 2 and 3) under the name "Pasco Chojuku Bread Miniature Squeeze Capsule Toy." Are the panids on these toys real? They seem to be feeding off of a metal chain, unless the chain is a part of them. I assume these are just toys and are not really alive, but I figured I may as well ask the community.

hi friends!!! I recently went shopping to a scrap crafts store and found this little guy in the “bread tags” drawer. any chance this has an id?

edit: i think the closest thing i can find to what it can be is actually a horseshoe shim! will inspect further tomorrow since this has been taking up too much of my mind.

I think we need David Attenborough to explain what's going on

Caught 2 trying to board flight. Just noticed one and then saw its mate!

Will be sending some to HORG...and keeping some too.

Regional Australia

Beware, the two bendable metal rods it contains are used as fangs if it is ever harmed.

Cleaned and give plastic asap.