Orectochilus orbisonorum explained

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

Notes and References

1. http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/01/fan-boy-profess.html Fan Boy Professor Names Newly Discovered Beetle: O. orbisonorum | Wired Science from Wired.com
2. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080128113319.htm Whirligig Beetle Gets Rock 'N' Roll Legendary Name
3. http://www.livescience.com/animals/080128-whirligig-beetle.html This Beetle Really Rocks | LiveScience