Funny, long, or just plain weird animal names

I always found it weird that the Peppered Moth, Biston betularia cognataria, and the entire Tribe Bistonini are named after a Greek Demigod of War, Biston.


https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54057004 by @jeanniefraser.

Does this cute moth look like a raging Atreus to you?

In any case, one possible version of the translation - Related Birch; Son of War; Son of River - would be awesome alternative name for any animal in general.

Also, Bistonini sounds like a fancy panini sandwich that would be served at an expensive restaurant.

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