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The Taylor Swift Bug Is Real: Meet Swiftiephylus and Its 4 Species

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Scientists named a bug genus after Taylor Swift — Swiftiephylus — with species honoring Lover, Fearless, and The Tortured Poets Department.

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‘Swiftie’ scientist names four newly identified insects after Taylor Swift

The ‘blonde’ bugs have splashes of red which echo Swift’s signature red lipstick

·London, United Kingdom
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A UCR team has discovered 12 new insect species native to Australia, four of which belong to the new genus Swiftiephylus. |The name is inspired by Taylor Swift and her albums because the insects' yellow-red coloring resembles the musician. |The discovery of these museum specimens aims to raise public awareness of taxonomy and biodiversity conservation.

·Indonesia
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studyfinds.com broke the news on Monday, September 14, 2026.
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