Paramonovius facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Paramonovius |
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Paramonovius
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nightking
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The Paramonovius nightking is a special kind of bee fly. It belongs to the bee fly family, which are insects that look a bit like bees but are actually flies! This particular species is found only in a small part of western Australia. It's the only known species in its group, called a genus, which is why its full scientific name is Paramonovius nightking. Scientists believe it's closely related to another group of flies called Sisyromyia, based on how it looks.
About the Night King Bee Fly
This bee fly is quite unique because it seems to be active only during the winter months. This is unusual for many insects. Scientists have only found this species during winter. This might be why it's been hard for researchers to find and study it.
Where Does Its Name Come From?
The second part of its scientific name, nightking, is a fun reference! It comes from the Night King character in the popular fantasy TV show Game of Thrones. The scientists who named it chose this name because the fly is active in winter, just like the Night King is associated with cold and ice in the show.
