Creatures with scientific names that betray how frustrated the scientists got trying to sort out their taxonomy.
Probolomyrmex (multiple species)
Camponotus confusus
There have to be more of these. I'd love to know the full story behind the names. Really there is a place in the world for a book that just goes into interesting taxonomic controversies and frustrations.
Have you encountered any scientific names that hint at someone pulling out their hair?
