Australian researchers have named a rare fly after singer Beyonce because of its golden behind, a media report said. The Scaptia (Plinthina) beyonceae fly — found in Queensland and widely considered a pest — has been named in recognition of the unusual gold patch. The fly was first collected in 1981 — the year of the singer's birth, the Daily Telegraph reported. Bryan Lessard from Australia's science agency CSIRO said the insect's behind made it the "all-time diva of flies". "It was the unique dense golden hairs on the fly's abdomen that led me to name this fly in honour of the performer Beyonce as well as giving me the chance to demonstrate the fun side of taxonomy — the naming of species," he was quoted as saying. Other species named in honour of celebrities include a frog, Hyla stingi, named after singer Sting and a spider, Pachygnatha zappa, named after Frank Zappa.
GMT 11:38 2018 Friday ,12 October
German Artist escorted to final resting place in DamascusGMT 13:42 2018 Friday ,05 October
Jailed Ukrainian filmmaker ends hunger strikeGMT 13:10 2018 Wednesday ,03 October
A year after Weinstein, Hollywood is still soul-searchingGMT 13:01 2018 Wednesday ,03 October
Burglars targeting Rihanna, Christina Milian arrestedGMT 09:24 2018 Wednesday ,24 January
Cosby performs for first time since assault chargeGMT 09:18 2018 Saturday ,20 January
India's top court acquits Bollywood director of rapeGMT 09:24 2018 Saturday ,13 January
Breast cancer gene does not boost risk of deathGMT 08:38 2018 Wednesday ,10 January
US network replaces shamed anchor with another manMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor