Scientists Name Bug Genus After Taylor Swift
In honor of Taylor Swift, a newly discovered species of insects was named, along with three others named after her albums. The genus Swiftiephylus, which belongs to the family of bugs, was named by scientists from the University of California, Riverside.
Consensus
- Scientists from the University of California, Riverside discovered 12 new insect species.
- The new genus is named Swiftiephylus.
- Four species within the genus were named after Taylor Swift and her albums.
- The insects are herbivorous and pose no danger to humans or animals.
- The naming was done by doctoral student Sara Schreder.
- The names were chosen to honor Taylor Swift and raise awareness about insect biodiversity.
Points of divergence
- The description of the newly studied insects was published in the scientific journal 'Systematics and Evolution of Insects'. — kommersant
- Sara Schreder described herself as a lifelong 'Swiftie' and said she felt it was appropriate to honor Taylor Swift in this way. — tg_dwglavnoe
Coverage (4 sources)
- A new genus of bugs was named after singer Taylor Swift — Вести
- New genus of bugs named after Taylor Swift — Meduza
- New genus of louse-like flies named after Taylor Swift — Коммерсантъ
- In honor of Taylor Swift a recently discovered insect species was named, and three more - after her albums — DW Главное
Key entities
- Taylor Swift
- Riverside
- University of California
- University of California
- Moscow
- Australia
- Variety
- Insect Systematics and Evolution