Exomiphora nottinghamae

“Nottingham’s vest-wearer”
Kingdom
Microsynthera
Phylum
Plasticae
Class
Occlupanida
Order
Orthogonidectes
Family
Toxodentidae
Genus
Exomiphora
Species
E. nottinghamae
External morphology

One or more widened lateral sides .Size 21.7 mm x ~24.06 mm.

Though its exact host is as yet unknown, this sickle-hooked Toxodentid is considered to be endemic to Australia. Genus Exomiphora exhibits great variability in the wide lateral protusions; some specimens have both sides extended, while others are asymmetrical. Named in honor of Australian occlupanologist S. Nottingham, creator of “The Breadtag Project“. Though only recently described, E. nottinghamae may soon become endangered due to the local introduction of similarly-shaped occlupanomorphic mimics composed entirely of organic material.