Weird new species name: A beetle called Agra Schwartzeneggeri

This beetle is named after the muscular Arnold Schwarzenegger because of its enlarged middle femora.

Digital photo illustration by Karie Darrow, Department of Entomology, Smithsonian Institution

From Darth Vader to Jelly Doughnuts, Weird Species Names Abound

Researchers sometimes turn to celebrities and pop culture for naming inspiration.

ByJane J. Lee
Published August 13, 2013