Harpops zanclocytus
- Kingdom
- Microsynthera
- Phylum
- Plasticae
- Class
- Occlupanida
- Order
- Orthogonidectes
- Family
- Toxodentidae
- Genus
- Harpops
- Species
- H. zanclocytus
- External morphology
Small sharply-chiseled asymmetrical palps. Size 21.8 mm x 24.6mm
A large and robustly-hooked toxodentid discovered by field researcher zelzmiy in Winnipeg, Canada. Specimen was found attached to a triple-pack of bread products. The larger oral groove of this Harpops species is thought to be an adaptation to attaching a multitude of host entities at the same time. Its thick integument, combined with its large sickle-shaped oral hooks, make this a potentially dangerous specimen. Use caution when collecting in the wild.