+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Yellow-haired moth named after Donald Trump

  1. Link to Post #1
    United States Avalon Member Skywizard's Avatar
    Join Date
    25th August 2012
    Location
    Dixieland ~ USA
    Posts
    1,362
    Thanks
    1,575
    Thanked 15,732 times in 1,319 posts

    Default Yellow-haired moth named after Donald Trump


    Can you see the resemblance?


    A new species of tiny moth with a wingspan of just 0.4 inches has been
    named after the President-elect.


    The insect, which inhabits parts of Mexico and Southern California, was discovered by biologist Vazrick Nazari, a researcher from Ottawa, in a collection at the Bohart Museum of Entomology.

    Named Neopalpa donaldtrumpi, the moth has yellow and white scales on the top of its head which bear more than a passing resemblance to Trump's signature hairstyle.

    Its habitat also happens to span the border between the United States and Mexico - a region that could end up being divided by a wall if the new President's plans are brought to fruition.

    Outside of comparisons to its namesake, the new moth is also of particular interest to scientists and could help to raise awareness for biodiversity in the United States.

    "Its distinctive wing pattern and its unique DNA bar code immediately flagged it as a new and undescribed species," said Nazari.

    "I hope that the president will make conservation of such fragile ecosystems in the U.S. his top priority. These ecosystems still contain many undiscovered and undescribed species, and deserve to be protected for future generations."



    Source: http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com...r-donald-trump


    peace...
    ~~ One foot in the Ancient World and the other in the Now ~~

  2. The Following 14 Users Say Thank You to Skywizard For This Post:

    7alon (20th January 2017), betoobig (19th January 2017), Bruno (19th January 2017), DeDukshyn (19th January 2017), enigma3 (21st January 2017), fourty-two (19th January 2017), gaiagirl (21st January 2017), kirolak (19th January 2017), Nasu (19th January 2017), petra (20th January 2017), raregem (19th January 2017), Shannon (19th January 2017), Sunny-side-up (19th January 2017), toppy (19th January 2017)

  3. Link to Post #2
    United States Moderator (on Sabbatical) Shannon's Avatar
    Join Date
    12th August 2015
    Posts
    1,295
    Thanks
    20,468
    Thanked 7,064 times in 1,211 posts

    Default Re: Yellow-haired moth named after Donald Trump

    That moth is the most special amazing moth.

    Evah.

  4. The Following 5 Users Say Thank You to Shannon For This Post:

    Bruno (20th January 2017), DeDukshyn (19th January 2017), gaiagirl (21st January 2017), Kryztian (20th January 2017), Skywizard (20th January 2017)

  5. Link to Post #3
    United States Moderator (on Sabbatical) Shannon's Avatar
    Join Date
    12th August 2015
    Posts
    1,295
    Thanks
    20,468
    Thanked 7,064 times in 1,211 posts

    Default Re: Yellow-haired moth named after Donald Trump

    [IMG][/IMG]

  6. The Following 7 Users Say Thank You to Shannon For This Post:

    Bill Ryan (20th January 2017), Bruno (20th January 2017), enigma3 (21st January 2017), gaiagirl (21st January 2017), Kryztian (20th January 2017), petra (20th January 2017), RunningDeer (20th January 2017)

+ Reply to Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts