Gallery names

[Longy]

Hi guys

Just noticed that on the gallery page Eurycantha Calcarata is put down as "Giant Thorny".

Isn't this Trachyaretaon brueckneri? And EC is "Giant Spiny?"

[Ian]

Yep, that's true! Got a link to this?
(Oh I hate common names :p)

[Longy]

http://www.insectstore.com/phasmid/gallery/browseimages.php?c=12 :)

[AlienMarky]

Common names are absolutely rubbish when it comes to talking about phasmids - it's better to stick to the latin names.

[Ian]

I agree. But unfortunately so many people only go by common names, so it's helpful for visitors when both are displayed.

Cheers Michael... I've changed it to Spiny.

[AlienMarky]

No problem - I understand people use both, it's just the latin name rarely changes, whereas the common ones seem to change on a whim! :)

[Longy]

But unfortunately so many people only go by common names

Lazy twits. : |

[AlienMarky]

Oi! No swearing here :D

[Longy]

Oi! No swearing here :D

Twats not a swear word : D Atleast not in Scotland :p

[Morpheus_UK]

Common names are a bit unimaginitive, "giant spiny" is used for about 50 or so sp :D

[AlienMarky]

Common names are a bit unimaginitive, "giant spiny" is used for about 50 or so sp :D

Precisely my point :D

[Taz Devil]

I'm confused by any name other than Indian.

Dictionary definition of Twat (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/twat)
Dictionary definition of Twit (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/twit)
Dictionary definition of Prat (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/prat)

[Longy]

twat

noun
1. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
2. obscene terms for female genitals

Let's say I meant the first meaning there :p

[Ian]

LOL, I hope so to :)