Scaptia beyonceae

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Scaptia beyonceae is a species of horse fly found in north-east Queensland, Australia.[1] It was discovered in 1981 but not described until 2011. The fly is named after American recording artist and actress Beyoncé.[2]

Scaptia beyonceae has a golden tip to its abdomen, formed by a dense patch of golden hairs. Hence its name.[3]

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  2. "Fly named after Beyonce because of bum". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney, Australia: Fairfax Media. 13 January 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  3. Atherton, Ben (13 January 2012). "CSIRO unveils bootylicious Beyonce fly". ABC Online. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 13 January 2012.