Taylor Swift becomes an insect: four new species bear her name
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Taylor Swift becomes an insect: four new species bear her name

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General11 September 2026 at 08:40

Taylor Swift was included in zoological nomenclature after four new species were named in her honor. The announcement was made this week, expanding the artist's presence beyond popular culture and the music industry.

The four species were described by a group of researchers who decided to pay tribute to the singer. The names of the new species make direct reference to Taylor Swift, incorporating her name into the scientific classification.

This is not the first time that well-known figures have been immortalized in species nomenclature. The method of naming animals and plants after celebrities or prominent people is a common practice in the scientific community.

With these four new additions, Taylor Swift officially joins the world of taxonomy, joining a select group of artists and public figures who have species named in their honor.

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