Pokémon fans name new cockroach species after Sun & Moon ultra beast

Entomologists have given a Pokémon inspired name to a new insect species, although this time they’ve named it after an actual bug pokémon.

New Cockroach Species Found In S'pore Named Pheromosa After

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Pheromosa (Pokémon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon

Pheromosa (Pokémon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon

Drawing Pheromosa to Celebrate a New Species in Singapore

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Scientists Name Newly Discovered Roach After Pokémon

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