Honour for legend Roy Orbison by Ivana Bruderova

The new species of beetle has been named in honor of rock legend Roy Orbison and his widow Barbara by scientist. The general public was informed about it on January 25, on the Roy Orbison Tribute concert. The beetle-Orectochilus orbisonorum appearing as if wearing the tuxedo and live on the water surface. Entomologist Quentin Wheeler of Arizona State University explained why the name of beetle is ending with affix -orum. It expresses he was named after a couple. If it was named only after Roy it would end with -i, and if only after Barbara with affix -ae. Now it is clear at the first sight, the beetle was named in honor of their both. "I have never seen an honor like that." said Barbara. The ASU scientists and Charles J. Kazilek also dedicated to her a painting named "Whirligig" included the nine images of beetle on cotton watercolor paper. Barbara was on the concert with sons Wesley and Roy Kelton Orbison Jr. Orectochilus orbisonorum is less than five millimeters long. As the most of beetles from it's family (Gyrindae family) is living on the water surfaces and "wears tuxedo". It's specific feature are divided eyes which allow him to see things above and under water surface in the same time. At the first sight it appears like it has 4 eyes. Due to the clear cuticle on it's underbelly the internal tissues are easy visible. But it's top is shiny black and scientist find him elegant what is also one reason for his name. Roy and Barbara Orbison are not the first persons who have their own species of animal. Many bugs have been already named after famous people. For instance president George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Chaney, Donald Rumsfed or Darth Vader.

by Ivana Bruderova for PocketNews (http://pocketnews.tv)

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