Researchers name new insect for 'Harry Potter' creature
Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 07:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
The series of "Harry Potter" fantasy books was the inspiration for the naming of a new insect discovered by NDSU researchers. The species of stink bug was named "Thestral incognitus," after the imaginary thestrals created by author J.K. Rowling.