Biologists discovered more than 135 new animals and plants last year, and when it came to choosing their names, they turned to the world of pop culture for inspiration.
Each of the following species bears the name of a famous celeb or film character. Can you see the resemblance?
Which Celebs Are These Insects Named After?
Can you guess which pop culture icons inspired the names of these newly discovered species?
Which on-screen vixen’s humanitarian work inspired this arthropod’s name?
Natalie Portman
Scarlet Johansson
Robin Wright
Angelina Jolie
Whose curves came to mind when researchers discovered this voluptuous fly?
Beyoncé
Shakira
J. Lo
Sofia Vergara
Which music legend’s activism inspired the name of this trapdoor spider?
Tom Petty
Neil Young
Bob Dylan
Paul McCartney
This fearsome wasp shares names with which infamous villain?
Darth Maul
Sauron
Dementors
Cruella de Vil
Which action star’s natural history film narration inspired this spider’s name?
Harrison Ford
Matt Damon
Bruce Willis
Will Smith
Which actor’s physique influenced the name of this swol beetle?
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Gerard Butler
Hugh Jackman
This beetle’s name was chosen upon request from which self-aggrandizing funnyman?
Jack Black
Jon Stewart
Steve Martin
Stephen Colbert
This beetle “hairy” legs reminded scientists of which beloved movie character?
Cookie Monster
Chewbacca
Gizmo
Hagrid
A for effort…
…but you might want to brush up on your peer-reviewed journals.
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Adam Greene may reside in West Michigan, but the majority of his time is spent providing a comfortable lap for his many animals. When not covered in cats, he is probably writing and drinking ridiculous amounts of coffee.
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