Orectochilus orbisonorum

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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Adephaga
Family: Gyrinidae
Genus: Orectochilus
Species: O. orbisonorum
Miller, Mazzoldi & Wheeler, 2008

Orectochilus orbisonorum is a newly discovered species of whirligig beetle named after singer Roy Orbison. It's black on top and white on the bottom. Its length is about 5 millimeters. It lives in India. [1] [2] [3]

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  1. ^ Fan Boy Professor Names Newly Discovered Beetle: O. orbisonorum | Wired Science from Wired.com
  2. ^ Whirligig Beetle Gets Rock 'N' Roll Legendary Name
  3. ^ This Beetle Really Rocks | LiveScience
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