Researchers Name Insect Genus and Four Plant-Eating Species “Swiftiephylus”

WGAU Radio reports that an insect genus called “Swiftiephylus” and four plant-eating species have been named for Taylor Swift. The coverage specifies that the group includes plant-eating insects and that the naming is connected to Swift.

The provided headline and excerpt do not include details on where the insects were discovered, who conducted the research, or why Swift was chosen for the names. Further specifics appear to be contained in the full WGAU Radio story, which is not included here.