Welcome to Paralaxita Entomology!

 Paralaxita Entomology is a home-grown and open initiative dedicated to studying, documenting, and sharing the world of insects. It combines field observations, photography, species notes, and accessible resources to inspire curiosity, educate, and support conservation. The Species Directory and Archives aim to make entomological knowledge approachable for anyone from students and hobbyists to researchers and professonials.

The project is based out of Centre Wellington and its surrounding area in southwestern Ontario, Canada, but frequently features other international areas such as the greater Maceio area in Alagoas, Brazil.

Created by Griffin Anderson, an amateur entomologist and naturalist, this project is maintained as an open, non-commercial effort to preserve biodiversity awareness and promote responsible engagement with nature.

Continue below to read the latest activity on the site, such as new species observations, site updates, important news, and more. Enjoy your time here!


Latest Species Observations

Anartia jatrophae

Dirphia moderata

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Anaxyrus americanus
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What's new?
Sunday, 19 April 2026:
  • Technical: Upgraded server hardware and software, resulting in more reliable uptime and faster performance. Check out the new specs here!
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  • General improvements: Typos corrected, slight spacing and layout fixes.
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    		20 March, 2026: The season of spring is finally here! Look out for hymenopteran queens beginning to emerge to start new colonies.
    Site last updated: Saturday, 30 May 2026 - 04:13:00 EST


    Entomology Research Highlight

    The cold tolerance of an adult winter-active stonefly: how Allocapnia pygmaea (Plecoptera: Capniidae) avoids freezing in winter in Nova Scotia, Canada
    The Canadian Entomologist, Volume 158, 2026, e3

    The winter-active stonefly Allocapnia pygmaea, is an insect known for adults emerging in the winter, with little documentation regarding the specifics of the species' cold-tolerant biochemistry. This paper exposes research done on this species and reveals a new understanding of cryoprotectant biochemical use among insects.



    Species Featurettes
    Spread out throughout the enitrety of the site, these bring some decoration into each page and highlights ecological diversity. Each species name is beside the respective flags of the country and province or state that it was observed in. Click on the image or name to be taken to the species' respective entry in the Species Directory.
    Sympetrum rubicundulum
    Efferia aestuans
    Caligo telamonius
    Anartia jatrophae