Naming a Bug After a Droid: The Case of Kaytuesso flavolateralis
A newly described genus of true bug from Papua New Guinea has been dubbed "Kaytuesso," so named for a perceived resemblance to K-2SO, a droid character from the movie "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
New Beetle Species Discovered in the World’s Deepest Cave
Researchers from Spain and Portugal have discovered a new species of beetle in the depths of a cave that is 2,140 meters deep — the Krubera Cave, situated in the […]
Powerful Trap-jaw Ants are Gaining Ground in the Southeastern United States
Trap-jaw ant species are active hunters with venomous stings and jaws powerful enough to fling themselves through the air. According to new research, they are also spreading into new territory […]