A team of 30 scientists from around the world has been studying a butterfly rootstock called the Euptychiina for many years. After examining 400 different species, the researchers came across a few new species.

We are quite familiar with one of the newly discovered breeds.sauronThis name comes from the villain Sauron, whose name we often hear in JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. The reason is that the black circles on the wings of the butterfly resemble Sauron’s eyes.

It is hoped that the name Saurona will increase interest in the species

Two species of butterflies have already been added to the genus Saurona, the researchers say. These beings, the first members of the group, Saurona triangular and Saurona aurigera is called. Experts add that they believe many more species will join this group in the future.

Scientists believe that giving this name to the genus will increase interest and enable more research. is thinking. Your name is Dr., who is part of the team. Let’s add that he was chosen by Blanca Heurtas. Heurtas says the following about it:Giving these butterflies an unusual name draws attention to the underrated group. This is true even for a group of species that are very similar. beauty among the ordinary It shows we can find it.”

The team also found another species of butterfly. If Heurtas is of this race, “Argentinahe called it. This name, meaning silver mine, was chosen because of the silver parts on the wings of the species. The research results revealing the new species are published in Systematic Entomology.