Scaptia beyonceae
Scaptia beyonceae is a species of horse fly found in north-east Queensland, Australia.[1] It was first recorded in 1981 but not scientifically described until 2011. The fly is named after American recording artist and actress Beyoncé.[2]
Scaptia beyonceae has a golden tip to its abdomen, formed by a dense patch of golden hairs. Hence its name.[3]
References
- ↑ Lessard, Bryan. New species of the Australian horse fly subgenus Scaptia (Plinthina) Walker 1850 (Diptera: Tabanidae), including species descriptions and a revised key. Australian Journal of Entomology 50 (3) (2011). p. 241–252. doi:10.1111/j.1440-6055.2011.00809.x.
- ↑ Fly named after Beyonce because of bum. Sydney, Australia: Fairfax Media. 13 January 2012. http://www.smh.com.au/environment/animals/fly-named-after-beyonce-because-of-bum-20120113-1py98.html. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- ↑ Atherton, Ben (13 January 2012). "CSIRO unveils bootylicious Beyonce fly". ABC Online (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-13/horse-fly-named-after-beyonce/3771224. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
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