Orectochilus orbisonorum

Orectochilus orbisonorum
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Family:	Gyrinidae
Genus:	Orectochilus
Species:	O. orbisonorum
Binomial name
Orectochilus orbisonorum Miller, Mazzoldi & Wheeler, 2008

Orectochilus orbisonorum is a species of whirligig beetle named in honor of Roy and Barbara Orbison. It's black on top and translucent white on the bottom. Its length is about 5 millimeters. It lives in India.[1] [2][3]

See also

• List of organisms named after famous people (born 1900–1949)
• List of organisms named after famous people (born 1950–present)

References

• Original scientific paper

1. Fan Boy Professor Names Newly Discovered Beetle: O. orbisonorum | Wired Science from Wired.com
2. Whirligig Beetle Gets Rock 'N' Roll Legendary Name
3. This Beetle Really Rocks | LiveScience