Welcome Asterix, Obelix and Yoda! Finding fun in the serious matter of discovering insects
Phys.org - Fri 8 Mar 19Forget 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 19The 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 19Star 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 19Meet 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 19They 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 19More 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 19Animals 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 19Some were named after Star Wars characters or Asterix & Obelix.