SEE: New cockroach species named after Pokémon character
This cockroach might not know POKEMON, but he definitely knows how to GO...
We have all had a visit from the roach clan, but news just in... they have a new supreme leader.
This new species of cockroach has been discovered in Singapore and has been dubbed, 'Ultra Beast'.
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Here's a look at the unique insect:
Is there a new cockroach on the block? Yes there is!
This roach has become a popular topic of discussion due to its one-of-a-kind name.
The name of this cockroach is Pheromosa. It is named after a Pokémon that resembles the cockroach and appears in the seventh generation of the video game series.
Here's what Pheromosa looks like. Do you think they look similar? Vote below...
More information about the new cockroach:
According to Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, the family Nocticolidae, which has 32 species known as of now, includes this fragile cockroach.
It was discovered in 2016 at a natural reserve during an insect survey to learn more about the variety of insects in Singapore. Although its exterior matched that of a recognised species, dissection revealed that it was actually a species that had never been discovered before.
A new delicate epigean Nocticola has been described and also serves as the first record of this genus from Singapore.@IpisLord and I have named it after the #Pokemon Pheromosa, with specimens in @lkcnhm pic.twitter.com/KiUJZUFYtZ
— BugCatcher_Mao (@BugcatcherM) March 6, 2023
So here's the thing, this cockroach isn't as harmful as what you may think.
Upon first inspection, it may be scary, but research proves that this roach is just a fragile insect.
One ECR user says: "This is such a scientific slay, congrats to the scientists behind the discovery!"
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