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Researchers Name Butterfly Species After ‘Lord of the Rings’ Villain Sauron

Scientists named the genus of butterflies after Sauron’s villain. “Lord of the Ringseries, London’s Natural History Museum said on Sunday.

According to the museum, Saurona triangula and Saurona aurigera have bright orange hindwings with black eyespots. The distinctive wing markings reminded researchers of the “Eye of Sauron” from author JRR Tolkien’s book series.

“Giving these butterflies unusual names helps draw attention to this underappreciated group,” said Dr. Blanca Huertas, the museum’s senior curator of butterflies. “It shows that beauty can be found in dullness, even among groups of very similar species.

Several other species of animals are named after Sauron, according to the museum. A dung beetle, a frog, and a dinosaur. “The Lord of the Rings” also inspired species names based on the characters Gandalf and Gollum, and as the museum explained, scientists wanted to attract public attention by popping his I often use names that are inspired by culture.

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Trustee of the Natural History Museum, London.


The team that identified the butterflies evaluated more than 400 species of butterflies over a decade for research. systematic entomologyThey analyzed the butterflies not only by appearance, but also by DNA sequencing.

Researchers estimate that they have discovered up to 20% more butterfly species than before the project began. They hope to reveal more in the future. Identifying specific types of butterflies will allow for better protection, he said, Blaca said.

“Some of these species are endangered, and now that we can name them, there’s a lot of work to do,” Branca said. There are groups of butterflies and insects that need attention to better understand and protect them.”

The International Union for Conservation of Nature previously classified monarch butterfly as an endangered species.

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Scientists named the genus of butterflies after Sauron’s villain. “Lord of the Ringseries, London’s Natural History Museum said on Sunday.According to the museum, Saurona triangula and Saurona aurigera have bright orange hindwings with black eyespots. The distinctive wing markings reminded researchers of the “Eye of Sauron” from author JRR Tolkien’s book series. “Giving these butterflies unusual names helps draw attention to this underappreciated group,” said Dr. Blanca Huertas, the museum’s senior curator of butterflies. “It shows that beauty can be found in dullness, even among groups of very similar species.

Several other species of animals are named after Sauron, according to the museum. A dung beetle, a frog, and a dinosaur. “The Lord of the Rings” also inspired species names based on the characters Gandalf and Gollum, and as the museum explained, scientists wanted to attract public attention by popping his I often use names that are inspired by culture.

epticina butterfly

Trustee of the Natural History Museum, London.

The team that identified the butterflies evaluated more than 400 species of butterflies over a decade for research. systematic entomologyThey analyzed the butterflies not only by appearance, but also by DNA sequencing.

Researchers estimate that they have discovered up to 20% more butterfly species than before the project began. They hope to reveal more in the future. Identifying specific types of butterflies will allow for better protection, he said, Blaca said. “Some of these species are endangered, and now that we can name them, there’s a lot of work to do,” Branca said. There are groups of butterflies and insects that need attention to better understand and protect them.”The International Union for Conservation of Nature previously classified monarch butterfly as an endangered species.

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