Funny or Wierd Scientific Names I saw a forum topic which had mentioned some funny insect names. I remember in one of my classes, my professer listed many weird ones for us. So I did a little research and here is what i came up with
Agra vation (carabid)- agravation? Heerz tooya (braconid)- heres to ya! Bombylius aureocookae (bombyliid)- note the oreo cookie in the species Kamera lens (protist)- not an insect but come on!! La cucaracha- not a cockroach, a pyralid moth Lalapa lusa- tipiid wasp Agra phobia- carabid Tabanus rhizonshine- horsefly - rise n shine Colon rectum- beetle Oops - arachnid
and my favorite, a prehistoric moth found in amber: Carmenelectra shechisme
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Le site "funny or curious zoological name" contient des dizaines de ces petites merveilles !! Moi, mon favori c'est un hyménoptères australien : Aha ah