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Attenboroughnculus, Blue Planet III

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• ... that Attenboroughnculus tau went unsorted for about 40 years and was only given a scientific name this year?

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• • ALT1: ... that a graduate student from Ghent University noticed an insect's unusual characteristics that turned out to be a new genus of wasps while examining unidentified insects at the Natural History Museum? Source:
  • ALT2: ... that Attenboroughnculus tau was named after Sir David Attenborough in celebration of his 100th birthday? Source:
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  • Comment: 2nd time making a nomination, feedback is appreciated...

Created by DoNothingEveryday (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

DoNothingEveryday (talk) 08:25, 11 May 2026 (UTC).

I like option 1: A. tau went unsorted for about 40 years ... Roy Bateman (talk) 10:09, 11 May 2026 (UTC)

@DoNothingEveryday: There are a couple of {{cn}} tags, please rectify. Also, I'm considering beefing up Blue Planet III to 1500, how would you feel about me adding that to this nom? Something like ALT3: ... that David Attenborough's 100th birthday was marked by the naming of a new genus of wasps after him and the announcement that he would narrate Blue Planet III?.--Launchballer 00:00, 13 May 2026 (UTC)

@Launchballer:, I will rectify the citations needed quickly, although the etymology for the name is founded in the research paper when you look for the etymology of the name (use F3 if need be). As for adding another hook, I wouldn't mind for you to add another one, it's fine. Cheers. DoNothingEveryday (talk) 00:31, 13 May 2026 (UTC)

Alright, reviews needed for both articles. (QPQ is Dem Rădulescu.)--Launchballer 03:15, 13 May 2026 (UTC)

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