Hemiandrus jacinda: insect named after New Zealand prime minister

New species of w ētā, a giant flightless cricket, is seen as ‘reflecting traits’ of Jacinda ArdernNew Zealand ’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has received what may be her greatest accolade yet: a large insect named in her honour.A new species of w ētā – a giant flightless cricket that is endemic to New Zealand – has been namedHemiandrus jacinda for being Labour-party red in colour and “long-limbed”.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Jacinda Ardern New Zealand Insects Animals Asia Pacific Environment Wildlife World news Source Type: news