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Whirligig beetle gets rock 'n' roll legendary name

An unusual new species of whirligig beetle from India is being named Orectochilus orbisonorum in honor of the late rock 'n' roll legend Roy Orbison and his widow Barbara. Arizona State University entomologist Quentin Wheeler announced the description and discovery of the beetle species Jan. 25 at an Orbison Tribute concert.

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