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Welcome Asterix, Obelix and Yoda! Finding fun in the serious matter of discovering insects

Phys.org - Fri 8 Mar 19

Forget the apes, we live on "The Planet of the Beetles". Welcome.

Star Wars and Asterix characters amongst 103 beetles new to science from Sulawesi, Indonesia

Phys.org - Thu 7 Mar 19

The Indonesian island of Sulawesi has been long known for its enigmatic fauna, including the deer-pig (babirusa) and the midget buffalo. However, small insects inhabiting the tropical forests ...

Star Wars and Asterix characters amongst 103 beetles new to science from Sulawesi, Indonesia, ScienceDaily - Thu 7 Mar 19
Star Wars and Asterix characters amongst 103 beetles new to science from Sulawesi, Indonesia, Eurekalert - Thu 7 Mar 19

Treasure trove of new insects discovered on island

BBC News - Thu 7 Mar 19

Meet Yoda, one of 103 new insect species discovered in remote forests on the island of Sulawesi.

Shimmering green beetle discovered on an Indonesian island is named Yoda

Daily Mail - Thu 7 Mar 19

They are among 103 new species of the creepy crawlies that have been found in the remote rainforests of Sulawesi and named after Star Wars and Asterix characters.

‘Yoda,’ ‘Charles Darwin’ Among 103 New Insect Species From Indonesia

Geek.com - Thu 7 Mar 19

More than 100 insect species new to science have been discovered on Sulawesi, an Indonesian island that’s known for its diverse biodiversity and wildlife. A recent study conducted by ...

Scientists discovered 103 beetles on one island, and got to name them all

Popular Science - Thu 7 Mar 19

Animals It's up to you whether that's a feature or a bug. Just as Michael Jordan is basketball's greatest player of all time, and Serena Williams is tennis’, Alexander Riedel ...

Scientists discover and name 103 beetles — all new to science

ZME Science - Thu 7 Mar 19

Some were named after Star Wars characters or Asterix & Obelix.